Now in its sixth edition, Understanding Futures Markets by Robert Kolb (University of
Colorado) and James Overdahl (Chief Economist of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission)
provides the most comprehensive coverage of futures markets available. This new edition
features updated and enhanced discussions on:
event markets, proposition markets, weather futures, and macro futures
globalization of futures markets
electronic trading platforms and the rise of electronic trading
manipulation of futures markets and methods of deterrence
The Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 and its effect on market regulation
hedging in a corporate environment
uses of futures by government entities
energy futures products
recent fiascos involving energy futures and related derivatives
single stock futures products and narrow-based stock index futures
accounting and taxation features of futures markets.
Clearly written and accessible, this is the authoritative text for students and
practitioners alike looking for an in-depth treatment of futures markets.
Table of Contents
Futures Markets: Introduction
Futures Markets: Refinements
Futures Prices
Using Futures Markets
CommodityFutures Contracts
A Bond Primer
Interest Rate Futures: Introduction
Interest Rate Futures: Refinements
Securities Futures Products: Introduction
Security Futures Products: Refinements
Foreign Exchange Futures
An Options Primer
Options on Futures
Detailed contents
About the Author
Robert W. Kolb is a Professor of Finance and Director of the Center for
Business and Society at the University of Colorado. He is author and editor of over a
dozen books and numerous articles on finance and investments. He devotes his time to
writing and research, especially in the areas of futures markets, investments, and bond
portfolio management. He was previously a Professor of Finance at the University of
Florida, Emory University, and the University of Miami.
James A. Overdahl is Chief Economist at the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission in Washington, D.C., and has held senior positions at the Risk Analysis
Division at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and at the Securities and
Exchange Commission. He has been an adjunct professor of business at Georgetown
University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, George Mason University, and Johns Hopkins
University. Overdahl is co-author with Robert Kolb of Financial Derivatives 3e.
Paperback
588 pages
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