Introduction to Trading in the Financial Markets: Market Basics (eBook)

R. Tee Williams (Autor)

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2010 | 1. Auflage
336 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-095117-1 (ISBN)

Infos

How do financial markets operate on a daily basis? , This first of four volumes introduces the structures, instruments, business functions, technology, regulations, and issues that commonly ,found ,in financial markets. Placing each of these elements into context, Tee Williams describes what people do to make the markets run. His descriptions apply to all financial markets, and he includes ,country-specific features, stories, historical facts, glossaries, and brief technical explanations that reveal individual variations and nuances. Reinforcing his insights are visual cues that guide readers through the material. While this book won't turn you into an expert broker, it will explain where brokers fit into front office, middle office, and back office operations. And that knowledge is valuable indeed.

* Provides easy-to-understand descriptions of all major elements of financial markets

* ,Filled with graphs and definitions that help readers learn ,quickly ,

* Offers an integrated context based on the author's 30 years' experience ,

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How do financial markets operate on a daily basis? An Introduction to Trading in the Financial Markets: Market Basics is the first of four volumes, and introduces the structures, instruments, business functions, technology, regulations, and issues that commonly found in financial markets. Placing each of these elements into context, Tee Williams describes what people do to make the markets run. His descriptions apply to all financial markets, and he includes country-specific features, stories, historical facts, glossaries, and brief technical explanations that reveal individual variations and nuances. Reinforcing his insights are visual cues that guide readers through the material. While this book won't turn you into an expert broker, it will explain where brokers fit into front office, middle office, and back office operations. And that knowledge is valuable indeed. - Provides easy-to-understand descriptions of all major elements of financial markets- Filled with graphs and definitions that help readers learn quickly- Offers an integrated context based on the author's 30 years' experience

Inhalt

Copyright 3
Preface for the Set 6
Features of the Books 7
Acknowledgments 15
Preface 18
Overview 22
The Trading Process 23
Visual Glossary 33
Preface 33
Overview 36
Part 1: Entities (The Players) 37
Part 2: Instruments 40
Part 3: Markets and Marketplaces 44
Part 4: Functions (Activities) 44
Part 5: Technology: Systems, Data, and Networks 47
Part 6: Global Markets 48
Part 1: Entities (The Players) 50
Chapter 1: The Buy Side 54
Nonfinancial Companies 55
Retail Investors 57
Institutional Investors 59
Chapter 2: The Sell Side 72
Brokers, Dealers, and Broker/dealers 73
Brokers or Agents 74
Dealers (Principals) 84
Broker/dealers 94
Chapter 3: Markets 106
Exchanges 108
Dealer Asociations 110
Markets Organized as Brokers 111
Market Busines Models 112
Chapter 4: Support 118
Clearing Corporations 119
Depositories 120
Banks 121
Vendors 123
Busines Models 125
Chapter 5: Regulators 130
Regulators: Purpose 131
Busines Models 132
Entities Not Included 133
Related Information in Other Books 133
Part 2: Instruments 136
Chapter 1: Cash 140
Equities 142
Fixed Income (Interest) 143
Currencies 147
Commodities 150
Chapter 2: Derivative Instruments 154
Options 155
Futures 157
Forward Contracts 158
Complex Derivatives 159
Chapter 3: Packaged Instruments 162
Mutual Funds 163
Unit Trusts 165
Exchange-traded Funds 165
Related Information in Other Books 166
Part 3: Markets and Marketplaces 168
Chapter 1: The Primary Market 172
Chapter 2: Secondary Markets 176
Related Information in Other Books 177
Part 4: Functions (Activities) 180
Chapter 1: Categories 184
Front Office 185
Middle Office 187
Backoffice 188
Chapter 2: Buy Side 190
Individual Investors 191
Institutional Investors 191
Chapter 3: Sell Side 208
Brokers, Dealers, and Broker/Dealers 209
Front Office 210
Middle Office 232
Backoffice 237
Technology 241
Other Functions 242
Chapter 4: Exchanges and Other Marketplaces 244
Trading Operations 245
Self-Regulation 247
Listings 248
Market Data 249
Marketing 250
Technology 252
Chapter 5: Support 254
Clearing 255
Setlement 256
Banks 257
Vendors 266
Regulators 267
Chapter 6: Education 270
Education 271
Educational Requirements 273
Related Information in Other Books 273
Part 5: Technology-Systems, Data, and Networks 276
Systems 277
Data 278
Networks 280
Related Information in Other Books 282
Related Information in Other Books 294
Book 2: An Introduction to Trading in the Financial Markets: Trading, Markets, Instruments, and Processes 297
Book 3: An Introduction to Trading in the Financial Markets: Technology-Systems, Data, and Networks 298
Book 4: An Introduction to Trading in the Financial Markets: Global Markets, Risk, Compliance, and Regulation 299

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.9.2010
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Geld / Bank / Börse
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Wirtschaftsrecht
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Finanzierung
• Themenwelt: Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Spezielle Betriebswirtschaftslehre ► Bankbetriebslehre
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre
• ISBN-10: 0-08-095117-1 / 0080951171
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-095117-1 / 9780080951171