Introduction to Derivatives (including Futures, Forwards, Options & Swaps)
Why should you attend this course?
- You will learn the terminology and basic concepts associated with derivatives, making them easier to understand.
- You will receive a full introduction to the operation of derivatives, allowing you to better understand their functions and applications.
- You will learn about the potential risks associated with derivatives, helping you to better manage them.
- You will resolve your doubts about complex aspects of derivatives, which will increase your confidence in working with them.
Language of the course
English
Training level
intermediate
Who is this course for?
- For those wishing to develop an understanding of derivatives and their applications in practice.
- For professionals interested in the markets in which derivatives operate.
- For those wishing to develop a deeper understanding of the strategies and mechanisms of derivatives.
Course programme
- The participants in the market: types of trader; types of investor
- Market structure and how derivatives are used: What is a derivative generically?; What is hedging?; Why use derivatives as well as or in place of cash assets?; Exchange traded versus OTC products; Regulatory change (The impact of EMIR and Dodd Frank)
- Futures: What are they?; How do they work?; Central counterparties and margining; Applications of futures
- Options: Definition; Pay-off profiles; Settlement; The concept of pricing; Intrinsic and time value
- Forward rate agreements
- Swaps: Uses of swaps; Types of swaps (Interest rate swaps; Currency swaps; Asset / liability swaps; Total return swaps; Credit default swaps)
- Overview of other derivative instruments: Swaptions
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