Alpesh B. Patel on Stock Futures: Strategies for Profiting from Stock Futures

Alpesh B. Patel on Stock Futures 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.

Introduction:

This 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. No previous experience of futures is assumed, and no great knowledge of mathematics is required. It is hoped that the book will also prove useful to finance students and individuals following a career in finance.

The book covers everything you need to know about stock futures. It starts with a basic introduction to futures themselves, as well as advice on the opening and administration of a futures account, then compares stock futures to other trading instruments. The major part of the book describes a range of practical strategies which the stock futures trader can employ to enhance returns and control risk with exposure to the equity markets. The book is divided into the following main sections:

• Essentials of stock futures: This introduces stock futures. What are they? How do they compare with other derivatives? The mechanics of the instrument are then explained, including settlement, margin, transaction costs and pricing. Finally, information and data sources are examined.
• Trading stock futures: Why should you trade stock futures? This section explains why short-term trading can be profitable, and why stock futures are a perfect short-term instrument. This section also includes a description of how to build a stock futures trading system.
• Trading strategies: Various strategies are considered to exploit the potential of stock futures. These include trading direction, diversification, and hedging. There is a significant exploration of ‘pairs trading’, for which stock futures are seen as very suitable.
• Risk and money management: This chapter answers questions like, “How much of my money should I risk on a single trade?” and “How much money do I need to start stock futures trading?”.

Contents:

• Essentials of Stock Futures
• Trading Stock Futures
• Trading Strategies I – Trading Direction
• Trading Strategies II – Diversification and Hedging
• Trading Strategies III – Pairs Trading
• Risk and Money Management
• Directory of Stock Futures Resources

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