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To Excel in Capital Markets, Think Beyond the Numbers
Thriving in capital markets requires professionals to move past treating them as theoretical constructs. Instead, markets are fluid, real-time reflections of global realities. Understanding how these markets function operationally, identifying core drivers, and crafting executable strategies are critical components of success.
This essential guide, authored by Joseph Benning—Vice President at Moody’s and a former Senior Economist at the Chicago Board of Trade—presents tested trading approaches, practical advice on timing and application, and deep insights into trading mindset and risk oversight.
With clarity and engaging prose, Dr. Benning demystifies the complexities of capital markets, transforming them into accessible, actionable knowledge. Trading Strategies for Capital Markets is organized into three main sections that explore:
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The historical evolution of capital markets, including today’s structure and influential elements such as volatility, pricing, and policy
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Primary capital market instruments like corporate bonds, treasury securities, municipal debt, equities, hybrids, and options. This section also introduces key strategies like Carry Trade, Tactical Yield Curve Trading, Treasury Basis, and Synthetic Yield Curve, alongside detailed insights into ETFs and stock indexes
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In-depth analysis of behavioral finance, risk psychology, and trade exposure management
This all-encompassing resource offers professionals a definitive handbook for understanding today’s capital markets while delivering time-tested strategies that capitalize on contemporary market conditions.
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From the Publisher
Dr. Joseph Benning is Vice President and Senior Training Consultant in capital markets and derivatives at Moody’s, and also teaches finance at New School University. He previously held a senior economist role at the Chicago Board of Trade and was a Visiting Fellow at the Center for Global Change and Governance. His past experience includes roles as bond trader, trading desk head, and sales leader across investment firms in both London and New York.
From the Back Cover
A Complete Guide to Capital Markets Trading Strategies
In today’s evolving capital market landscape, success demands a wide-ranging toolkit of knowledge and methods. Trading Strategies for Capital Markets delivers a thorough overview of how markets operate, the major influences at play, the key instruments traded, and how to engineer smart trading strategies that work in the real world.
Veteran market expert Joseph Benning walks you through real-life examples of trading strategies, providing clear guidance on when to apply them and why. He also delves into the psychological aspects of trading and managing risk effectively. The book is structured into three detailed parts: capital market history, principal financial instruments, and critical themes like risk exposure and investor behavior. You’ll find:
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Advanced yet approachable insights from a seasoned market authority
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Tactical strategies designed to succeed in real-world market environments
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Straightforward explanations of market structure, participants, instruments, and price movers
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In-depth coverage of key topics like market politics, global bond integration, and financial efficiency
Created to enhance trading outcomes, this book serves as an indispensable reference for traders and investors navigating the intricacies and opportunities of today’s financial markets.
About the Author
Joseph Benning, Ph.D., currently holds the position of Vice President and Senior Training Consultant at Moody’s, focusing on capital markets and derivatives. He also serves as an adjunct finance professor at New School University. Previously, he worked as a Senior Economist at the Chicago Board of Trade and was affiliated with the Center for Global Change and Governance. His professional journey includes serving in high-level roles—such as bond trading and sales management—at several leading investment banks in both the U.S. and U.K.
About the author
Joe Benning brings extensive expertise to the financial arena. With two decades of experience across global markets—as a trader, manager, and economist—he has weathered many of finance’s most volatile chapters. This real-world experience shapes his market research, writing, and training. Dr. Benning earned his Ph.D. at New York University and has provided global consulting through Moody’s Analytics, where he was a Director. His academic background includes teaching finance and capital markets at NYU, the Milano Graduate School at New School University, and instructing financial futures at CBOT’s Northwest program. He now holds the role of Chief Risk Officer at New York Portfolio Clearing.
