Options and futures have become indispensable strategic tools for almost every type of investor, from individuals to blue-chip institutions. This comprehensive guide is an all-purpose atlas of the world of index options and futures. It answers the many questions investors have about them, covering all stock index futures contracts, how they differ from one another, and how managers can profit by knowing those differences. The book shows how to use them to improve performance and lower transaction costs; earn riskless arbitrage profits; create a ''portfolio insurance'' policy, simultaneously lower risk and enhance yield; and much more. Explains the science of options and futures valuation in a common-sense style, and uses realistic examples to illustrate their strategic applications. The book is a wealth of practical advice for readers who want to set up, run, and evaluate a variety of trading strategies.
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