Product ID: OC-2024-C1JPH
Introduction to Futures and Options
This course will introduce derivatives in general, to demonstrate the common features of derivatives and how they differ from other sorts of financial instruments. The course then segues into a detailed discussion of how these all work.
Overview
This course will introduce derivatives in general, to demonstrate the common features of derivatives and how they differ from other sorts of financial instruments. The course will then segue into a detailed discussion - first on Futures contracts and then ultimately on Options contracts. Key characteristics will be identified, and contract features, pricing, applications, risk management, and hedging will be discussed.
This course is composed of 27 lectures within 6 sections:
- Introduction to Derivatives
- Introduction to Futures Contracts
- Futures Contracts Trading and Cash Flows
- Futures Pricing
- Introduction to Options
- Option Pricing and Applications
Skills you'll gain
BankingCapital MarketsCreditDebtDerivativesEconomicsFinanceFixed IncomeForwardsFutureFutures ContractsFutures PricingOption PricingOptionsRiskSecuritiesSwapsTradingYield Curves
What you'll learn
- General overview of derivatives
- Define what derivatives are and differentiate between different types
- Features of futures contracts, as well as trading and cash flows
- Fundamentals of options, their contract features, and pricing basics
- Futures contract pricing
Who Should Attend
Prerequisites
- All levels of participants are encouraged to take this course.
- Knowledge of the English language.
- Participants are expected to have basic math knowledge coming into this course.
- A financial calculator is recommended to get the most out of this course.
Chapters
Explore a structured set of chapters designed to build your skills step by step, with practical examples and hands-on applications.
Meet your instructors
Doug Carroll
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Product ID: OC-2024-C1JPH
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