An engaging guide to understanding derivatives The Bloomberg Visual series covers today's most relevant finance and trading topics in a comprehensive, yet easy-to-follow style. The content truly lives up to the series name by examining concepts in a highly visual manner-all charts and graphs are in color and presented in a large format for ease of use. The Bloomberg Visual Guide to Derivatives provides professionals and finance students alike with a practical treatment of derivatives that will take them from the basic concepts, strategies, and fundamentals to a more detailed understanding of advanced products and applications. Provides a solid foundation in the various types of derivatives as well as their risk and trade profiles Offers insights on taking the ideas covered and applying them to real-world investment activities Strong visual attributes include consistent elements that function as additional learning aids, such as: Key Points, Definitions, Step-by-Step, Do It Yourself, and Bloomberg functionality Informative and accessible, the Bloomberg Visual Guide to Derivatives provides straightforward guidance to the complexities and subtleties of this dynamic discipline.