Energy Trading and Risk Management provides a comprehensive overview of global energy markets from one of the foremost authorities on energy derivatives and quantitative finance. With an approachable writing style, Iris Mack breaks down the three primary applications for energy derivatives markets Risk Management, Speculation, and Investment Portfolio Diversification in a way that hedge fund managers, consultants, and energy market participants can apply in their day to day trading activities. Moving from the fundamentals of energy markets through simple and complex derivatives trading, hedging strategies, and industry-specific case studies, Dr. Mack walks readers through energy trading and risk management concepts at an instructive pace, supporting her explanations with real-world examples, charts, and precise definitions of important and often-misunderstood terms. Energy Trading and Risk Management is intended as a resource to help energy professionals and those interested in careers in energy trading understand the complex issues that arise in energy derivatives trading. From stochastic pricing models for exotic derivatives, to modern portfolio theory (MPT), to case studies dealing specifically with risk management challenges unique to wind and hydro-electric power, Energy Trading and Risk Management guides readers through the complex world of energy trading to help investors, executives, and energy professionals ensure profitability and optimal risk mitigation in every market climate.