This comprehensive course introduces learners to the structure, mechanics, and applications of derivatives in global finance. It explores futures, forwards, options, swaps, and structured products, explaining how these instruments are priced and how they support hedging, speculation, and risk transfer. Students learn the economic drivers, valuation models, and risk considerations behind derivative use across financial institutions. Designed for analysts, traders, and finance learners, this course builds the technical foundation required to understand and apply derivatives confidently in modern markets.
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There are 7 modules in this class
- Definition and Overview of DerivativesUnlock this class to watch6m 7s
- Types of DerivativesUnlock this class to watch2m 35s
- The Derivatives MarketUnlock this class to watch1m 45s
- Arbitrage, Replication, and the Cost of CarryUnlock this class to watch4m 29s
- Participants in the derivatives marketUnlock this class to watch2m 9s
- Benefits & Risks of DerivativesUnlock this class to watch2m 51s
- Introduction to Future ContractUnlock this class to watch5m 27s
- Types of Futures ContractsUnlock this class to watch2m 54s
- Who Uses Futures Contracts?Unlock this class to watch1m 15s
- Trading Futures ContractsUnlock this class to watch12m 36s
- Introduction to Forward ContractUnlock this class to watch2m 59s
- Features of Forward ContractsUnlock this class to watch9m 23s
- Advantages and Risks of a Forward ContractUnlock this class to watch1m 8s
- Introduction to SwapUnlock this class to watch2m 56s
- Types of SwapsUnlock this class to watch22m 21s
- Introduction to Option ContractUnlock this class to watch6m 7s
- Types of Options ContractsUnlock this class to watch1m 22s
- The Strike Price of an OptionUnlock this class to watch2m 4s
- Payoffs for Options: Calls and PutsUnlock this class to watch3m 14s
- Options PricingUnlock this class to watch27m 14s
- Put–Call Parity and Option ApplicationsUnlock this class to watch3m 57s
- ClosingUnlock this class to watch1m 24s
- Credit DerivativesUnlock this class to watch1m 30s
- ClosingUnlock this class to watch1m 24s
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The course aims to introduce learners to the fundamentals of derivatives, focusing on futures, options, swaps, and forwards, and how they are used for hedging, speculation, and risk management.
The course is designed for finance professionals, investors, and individuals who want to understand and apply derivative products in financial decision-making.
The module covers contract specifications, trading mechanics, margin requirements, settlement methods, and the use of futures in risk management and speculation.
The course explains types of swaps such as interest rate and currency swaps, their pricing, and how they are used to hedge specific financial risks.
The course highlights benefits such as effective risk management and diversification, while also addressing risks like leverage, counterparty risk, and liquidity challenges.
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