Teall, John L. (Johns Hopkins University)

Financial Trading and Investing Teall, John L. (Johns Hopkins University) 3rd edition

Financial Trading and Investing, Third Edition, provides a useful introduction to trading and market microstructure for advanced undergraduate as well as master's students. Without demanding a background in econometrics, it explores alternative markets and highlights recent regulatory developments, implementations, institutions, and debates. The text offers explanations of controversial trading tactics (and blunders) such as high-frequency trading, dark liquidity pools, fat fingers, insider trading, and flash orders emphasize links between the history of financial regulation and events in financial markets. It includes coverage on valuation and hedging techniques, particularly with respect to fixed income and derivatives markets, accompany updated regulatory information.

Combining theory and application, Financial Trading and Investing, Third Edition. provides a practical beginner's introduction to today's investment tools and markets.