Stock Index Futures & Options : The Ins and Outs of Trading Any Index, Anywhere

Author: Susan Abbott Gidel
List Price: $39.95
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ISBN: 0471295396
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (22 October, 1999)
Sales Rank: 131,185
Average Customer Rating: 4 out of 5

Customer Reviews

Rating: 3 out of 5
Sub-title a bit misleading
While the book contains much detailed information about the history, regulatory environment and composition of the world's index futures, it does not provide much practical information about the "ins & outs of trading" these contracts.

Rating: 5 out of 5
Everything need to know about stock indexes worldwide!
Whether you think a CAC is the sound your cat makes when coughing up a hairball or a stock index in France, if you're a new investor or an experienced trader this book is an excellent reference to stock indexes worldwide. Susan Abbott Gidel starts with a brief history of the index and futures markets. Followed by an explanation of what makes the market move, definition of the market "players", and strategies for investing in stock indexes and index futures.

The worldwide market indexes are summarized by region. Each index is individually defined in very readable layman's terms. Gidel explains what equities make up each index, how each one is calculated and how the index and index futures are traded. The book has a glossary and index that easily guide the reader through it's wealth of information making it easy to find an index comprised of stocks that suit your investment need.

I enjoyed the book and plan on making it a permanent part of my financial library. Consider this book an investment. Think of it as an essential tool for understanding equities markets and diversifying your portfolio. It is a reference you'll find yourself going back to again and again.

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