Equity derivatives offer more flexibilty and hedging opportunities than ever before. In this handbook, readers will find a synthesis of the equity derivatives market and its instruments, from "classic" warrants, options and futures to the new and innovative PERCS, equity swaps, and equity-link bonds. The editors have assembled dozens of experts from academia and Wall Street to examine the growing variety of financial products--and the investment strategies for making them work. (view table of contents)