Kenneth L Grant

Gebundenes Buch

Trading Risk

Enhanced Profitability Through Risk Control

Beschreibung

A revolutionary system for fearless trading without excessive risk "Trading Risk provides a useful and intuitive roadmap of the risk management process, as written by an individual with unique experience and insight into this topic. It is an engaging read and covers complex subject matter in a straightforward and often-entertaining manner." - Stanley Shopkorn, Shopkorn Associates "Ken Grant's eminently readable new book on risk management is a rare blend of theory and practical applications. It is a great starting point for the novice and deep enough for the experienced practitioner." - Mark R. Graham, Managing Partner, Blue Elite Fund, Ltd. "This book describes a very practical approach to risk management in a lucid and entertaining manner. Anyone concerned with the topic of risk management ought to find it of interest." - Susan Estes, Managing Director, Countrywide Securities "Thoughtful, unique, detailed, actually enjoyable, and comprehensible reading for what is normally a boring and confusing topic." - Dwight Anderson, President, Osprei Management, LP "A must-read for risk managers of companies of all sizes who want to preserve capital and take practical advantage of trends in the marketplace. This is a clearly written, funny, and entertaining guide to a very serious topic that affects all corporations. This very complex topic was simplified and made easy to understand by a true expert in the art of risk management." - Phupinder Gill, Managing Director & President Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Autor

Kenneth L.Grant is Cheyne?s Global Risk Manager, and is the Managing Member for Cheyne Capital, LLC, the firm?s U.S. arm. Mr. Grant is a pioneer in the field of hedge fund risk management and capital allocation. Before joining Cheyne, he created risk control programs at two of the world?s leading hedge funds, Tudor Investments and SAC Capital, where he was eventually promoted to the title of Chief Investment Strategist. Earlier in his career, Mr. Grant led risk management efforts for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Société Générale. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Managed Futures Association (MFA), and is a founding member of MFA?s Hedge Fund Advisory Committee?the industry?s leading trade relations organization. He is a principal author of MFA?s Sound Practices for Hedge Fund Managers (2000). Mr. Grant holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, an MA in Economics from Columbia University, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. September 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 554g
• ISBN-13: 9780471650911
• ISBN-10: 0471650919
• Artikelnr.: 22358738