Alpesh B. Patel on Stock Futures: Strategies for Profiting from Stock FuturesThis book is for all stock traders, and some longer-term investors, who are interested in learning about one of the most efficient instruments for short-term trading: stock futures.Alpesh B. Patel explains everything you need to know about stock futures, from basic characteristics to practical trading strategies. He highlights their special advantages, especially as a low-cost way of gaining exposure to non-UK equities, and shows how they can be employed to enhance returns and control portfolio risk.The book is divided into the following sections: - Essentials of stock futures- Trading stock futures- Trading strategies- Risk and money management- Directory of stock futures resources- AppendicesNo previous experience of futures is assumed, and no great knowledge of mathematics is required.Stock futures are growing rapidly in popularity, both in the UK and in continental markets. To trade them successfully, you need to understand how they work. This book provides that knowledge. |
Contents
Essentials of Stock Futures | 5 |
Trading Stock Futures | 29 |
Trading Strategies I Trading Direction | 61 |
Trading Strategies II Diversification | 77 |
Trading Strategies III Pairs Trading | 83 |
Risk and Money Management | 99 |
Directory of Stock Futures Resources | 123 |
Appendices | 131 |
Glossary | 159 |
Euronext LIFFE and Euronext liffe | 173 |
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