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Financial Derivatives
C/F/1370. Dissertation. The theory and practice of hedging in financial risks. Case studies: Lloyds banking group and British Petroleum
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- 10250
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- 2012
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- 109.99 GBP
This dissertation discusses the theory and practice of hedging in financial risks. The objectives are to critically examine the different types of hedging techniques and how they are practically utilised, to determine the nature of transactions for which hedging is utilised and the common types of hedging techniques that are used in hedging financial transactions, and to critically examine the prevalence of hedging among a sample of FTSE 100 companies and how this is applied practically as opposed to theory. The review of literature discusses a range of topics, some of which include taxation benefits, reduction in agency costs, and different hedging tools and techniques. The methodology is then provided, which details the data collection methods used for the study. Lloyds banking group and British Petroleum (BP) are used as case studies, and the paper details the forms of hedges used by these organisations. The study carries out an analysis of the results from the data collection methods, and evaluates them in detail.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, hedging, financial risk, FTSE 100, taxation benefits, agency costs, British Petroleum, Lloyds banking group,
C/F/1367. Assessment of global financial issues. Case study HSBC
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- 2550
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper discusses a variety of aspects regarding global finance and is split into five sections. The first section looks at sustainability at HSBC, whilst the second discusses counterparty risk management. The third section looks at currency trading and the third discusses the euro crisis. Hedge fund derivatives are discussed in the final section, and the paper examines each topic in detail. This paper does not contain a reference list.
KEYWORDS: Sustainability, HSBC, counterparty risk, currency trading, euro crisis, hedge fund derivatives,
C/F/1363. Risk Management and Use of Derivatives in Gas Storage Market
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- 2450
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper identifies the risks of the natural gas storage highlighting the relevance of portfolio management and optimisation in gas storage businesses, and arguing the use of derivatives as a risk management measure.
KEYWORDS: Risk Management, Derivatives, Gas Storage Market,
C/F/1306. Bond Portfolio Management and Investment Strategies
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- 3600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper reports on the creation and assessment of a bond portfolio for an investor who wants more liquid assets and a lower risk than their equity portfolio provides. Definitions of the bond concept are presented, strategies of bond portfolio selection are reviewed, bond returns on the constructed portfolio are calculated, the role of derivatives in risk management is explained.
KEYWORDS: Bond, Portfolio Management, Investment Strategies,
C/F/1295. Financial Derivatives: Options and Futures Strategies
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at options and futures strategies applied to the weekly performance of the UK share price index in 2011. Their implications for investors are considered discussing strategies that can bring profit from the Butterfly payoff, Covered Call payoff, Bull Bear Spread payoff, Bear Spread payoff and Futures payoff.
KEYWORDS: Financial Derivatives, Options and Futures, payoff, profit,
C/F/1258. Presentation. Equity index futures and swaps
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- 0
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- 12 slides
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This is a presentation of the study “Equity index futures and swaps” providing definitions of financial derivative instruments including futures and swaps, outlining the motives behind the use of derivatives, analyzing the characteristics of equity index futures and swaps, and highlighting positive and negative aspects of derivatives.
KEYWORDS: Presentation, equity index futures, swaps, derivatives,
C/EC/274. Literature review and methodology. An examination of hedging strategies in the automotive industry. Case study Porsche
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- 5600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 59.99 GBP
This literature review and methodology is for a study on the automotive industry’s financial hedging strategies. The paper focuses on the car manufacturing firm, Porsche. The review of literature discusses a wide range of academic and empirical literature, some of which include debt financing, progressive tax scales, and managerial reasons for hedging. The paper then presents a strategy to hedge against financial risks. This is followed by the research methodology which identifies the research questions that have been developed, as well as the data collection methods chosen and limitations of the study.
KEYWORDS: literature review, methodology, automotive industry, hedging, Porsche, debt financing, progressive tax scales, financial risk,
C/F/1123. Role of oil derivatives in price risk management
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- 2550
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines oil derivatives used by the suppliers and purchasers of oil reviewing literature on the oil derivative markets and associated price risks. Practical applications of oil derivatives in the world oil market are investigated discussing the predictions of oil prices on the basis of futures of oil derivatives.
KEYWORDS: oil derivatives, price risk management,
C/F/1121. Black & Scholes model: is it suitable for option pricing?
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- 2950
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the Black & Scholes model with regard to option pricing describing different forms of derivatives, explaining the challenges of predicting the price of options, and arguing whether the Black & Scholes model and the ‘Smile’ curve effect can adequately predict the prices of options.
KEYWORDS: Black & Scholes model, option pricing,
C/F/1052. Dissertation. Carr-Mayo approach to Numerical Evaluation of Option Prices in Jump Diffusion
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- 16300
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 169.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the derivative instruments used in financial markets examining the models of options valuation and aiming to solve the partial integral differential equation (PIDE) in a jump diffusion model. Literature is reviewed on the theory of options pricing and valuation of financial securities, the history of options and option trading, the models of option pricing, etc. The study is based on the methods proposed by Carr and Mayo to solve the PID equation of option pricing. Recommendations are suggested to traders and investors about the use of options pricing and valuation models.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Carr-Mayo, Numerical Evaluation of Option Prices, Jump Diffusion, options valuation, options pricing, financial derivatives,
C/F/972. Impacts of financial crisis on US derivatives market
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- 1550
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper analyses the impact of the global financial crisis of 2007-2009 on the US derivatives market indicating the trends in its development before the crisis, evaluating its role in the US economy and examining regulatory actions needed for the market’s recovery.
KEYWORDS: financial crisis, US derivatives market,
C/F/877. Analysis of the use of derivatives by Ryanair
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper looks at Ryanair, the airline company in relation to their use of derivatives. The company uses derivatives as part of their risk management plan, due to fluctuations in fuel price, exchange rates and interest rates. Commodity forward, foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps are discussed in relation to how and why they are used as well as how effective they are.
KEYWORDS: Ryanair, derivatives, risk management plan, exchange rates, interest rates, commodity forward, foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swaps,
S/F/265. Evaluation of Hedging of currency risk
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- 4000
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 49.99 GBP
This paper analyses exchange rate and currency risk, aiming to examine the reasons why it is reasonable to hedge the currency risk in the international environment. The paper also aims to analyse the different methods of risk hedging, forwards and futures. Exchange rate risk is analysed, as is option pricing.
KEYWORDS: Exchange rate risk, currency risk, hedging, international environment, forwards, futures,
C/F/682. Should mainstream investors hold commodity futures?
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- 1600
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the risks associated with futures commodities (FC) explaining the concept of FC, identifying the benefits of the futures market with reference to Keynes’ model, arguing whether FC destabilize or stabilize the market, and emphasising the need to invest in FC responsibly and knowledgeably .
KEYWORDS: mainstream investors, commodity futures,
C/F/681. Role of derivatives in global financial crisis
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- 1800
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the role played by derivatives, particularly credit default swaps (CDS), in the global financial crisis. The significance of this role is explained identifying political and financial roots of derivatives markets’ deregulation. The paper argues that it was not the derivatives that caused the global financial crisis, but rather the exploitation of self regulatory model by unethical traders.
KEYWORDS: Derivatives, financial crisis, credit default swaps, deregulation,
C/F/680. What role - if any - did derivatives play in the global financial crisis? Are the reforms that are currently proposed for derivatives markets sensible? More generally, over the last 20 years use of derivatives has led to massive losses for a large number of institutions. What lessons should be learnt by regulators and institutions themselves?
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- 1850
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the role played by derivatives, particularly credit default swaps (CDS), in the global financial crisis. The significance of this role is explained identifying political and financial roots of derivatives markets’ deregulation. The paper argues that it was not the derivatives that caused the global financial crisis, but rather the exploitation of self regulatory model by unethical traders.
KEYWORDS: Derivatives, financial crisis, credit default swaps, deregulation,
C/F/633. Isoprofit Curves and Stock Options
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- 1250
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the features of European style stock options describing put and call options and estimating their prices using the Black-Scholes model. The paper includes calculations using profit equation of the firm with production and marketing spending, and the formulation of a linear program for detecting arbitrage.
KEYWORDS: Stock Options, Put and Call, Derivatives, Arbitrage, Strike price, isoprofit curve,
C/F/489. Exchange Rates: Efficient Market Hypothesis and Hedging
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- 2900
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the efficient market hypothesis discussing whether hedging in the long run is necessary. The problem of exposure to exchange rate risks is addressed discussing the case of Hutley Enterprises Ltd who use forward contracts to protect themselves from exchange rate risks, addressing the issues of raw material imports from overseas from the perspective of UK-based production, looking at the exchange rate risks that can affect the opening of a new plant in the US or Japan, etc.
KEYWORDS: International trade, exchange rates, hedging, efficient market hypothesis, Hutley Enterprises,
C/F/431. Fuel Risk Management in United Airlines
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- 1500
- DATE:
- 2009
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper traces the history of the US company United Airlines (UA) from their formation through bankruptcy to recovery. The changes in the prices of aircraft fuel are examined discussing the new ways of hedging against risks of price fluctuations, and looking at the hedging strategies of UA. Recent approaches to fuel risk management are considered using UA to illustrate their application and discussing futures contracts as protection against losses.
KEYWORDS: f, fuel, risk, management, united, airlines,
C/F/368. Perspective on Interest rate hedging
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- 2000
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the concepts of interest rate hedging discussing various methods of hedging, such as interest rate swap, future options, etc. Approaches to hedging are described and compared, recommendations are suggested about a hedging strategy for a manufacturing company that has a high interest payment for a loan.
KEYWORDS: Interest rate, hedging, swap, futures, risk mitigation,
C/F/455. Currency trades: calls, puts and forwards
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- 1900
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper presents a number of exercises where interest rates of different currencies need to be found, carry trade arbitrage needs to be found, spreads are used to find possible arbitrages, covered calls and long puts are used, and future spot parities are identified in order to find hedges.
KEYWORDS: f, currency, trades, calls, forwards,
S/F/177. International Financial Markets: use of financial derivatives by British Airways
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2008
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses financial issues facing British Airways (BA) reporting on their use of financial derivatives. BA background is presented, their derivative programme is reviewed making references to the volatility of jet fuel prices and examining the risks of fuel prices management through derivative instruments.
KEYWORDS: Financial derivatives, British Airways, jet fuel prices, crude oil,
C/F/199. Use of the Option in Financial risk management
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 29.99 GBP
The following research paper discusses factors that determine the value of the options and proceeds with overview of the real options. The final part of the paper is devoted to analysis of the hedging strategies in financial risk management.
KEYWORDS: f, option, financial, risk, management,
C/F/204. An analysis of excess returns on hedge fund investment
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- 5000
- DATE:
- 2007
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- 59.99 GBP
This paper explores the returns on hedge funds. It analyses the hypothesis of excess returns on hedge funds. Within the paper a deep analysis of the hedge funds characteristics and literature is also provided. However, the data used in the regressions shows that there is no evidence of excess returns.
KEYWORDS: Hedge funds, Investment risk, Excess returns,
S/F/122. Hedging against foreign exchange exposure
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- 4000
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The paper reports on the problem of foreign exchange exposure (FEE) faced by ElecdyneWales (EW), a subsidiary of the Japanese company Elecdyne. Types of FEE are described including translation, transaction and economic exposures, hedging techniques for each type of exposure are outlined highlighting their advantages and disadvantages.
KEYWORDS: Foreign exchange exposure, ElecdyneWales, hedging,
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