Foundations of Derivatives Course

 Location: Available Globally

 Dates: Open date - Open date  Duration: -  Price: 1,995.00 GBP

This course is for you if you need a complete understanding of derivatives or need a specific understanding in one type of derivative.

The course is suitable for a wide array of professionals. Both beginners and intermediate professionals will benefit from the course due to its comprehensive nature. The intimate study environment will allow you to ask questions in a constructive environment.

Attendees:

Hedge Funds analysts, traders, analysts, graduates, trainee asset managers, employees of funds, family offices, private client financial service providers, individual investors and others involved directly or indirectly to derivatives.

Class features:

  • Small and intimate study group for a relaxed study environment
  • Maximum ten delegates
  • Interactive course
  • Questions are welcomed

What you will learn:

  • Key aspects of derivatives
  • Evolution of derivatives and their markets
  • The different types of derivatives in detail
  • Why certain derivatives are optimal for certain occasions
  • The different derivatives markets
  • The details of popular derivatives
  • Which factors affect the derivatives’ prices
  • Who uses derivatives, which derivatives they use and why they use them
  • The terminology that is used by practitioners

Course categories:Derivatives Courses, Derivatives Inhouse

COVERED TOPICS


Derivative Markets & Instruments

  • Introduction
  • Types of Derivatives
  • The evolution of the Derivative Markets
  • The role of the Derivatives Markets
  • Criticisms of Derivatives Markets
  • Principles of Derivative Pricing

Forward Contracts & Markets

  • Introduction
  • Overview of the Forward Markets
  • Types of Forward Contracts
  • Pricing and Valuation of Forward Contracts
  • Credit Risk of Forward Contracts
  • The Role of the Forward Markets

Futures Contracts & Markets

  • Introduction
  • Futures Trading
  • The role of the Clearinghouse
  • Concepts of Margining and Price Limits
  • Delivery and Cash Settlement
  • Types of Futures Contracts
  • Pricing and Valuation of Futures Contracts
  • The Futures Exchanges
  • The Role of Futures Markets and Exchanges

Options Contracts & Markets

  • Introduction
  • Definition of an Option
  • Different option contracts
  • Overview of the Global Options Markets
  • Types of Options
  • Overview of Option Pricing
  • The Binomial Model
  • The Black & Scholes Model
  • Pricing Options on Forward and Futures Contracts
  • Pricing Interest Rate Options
  • The Role of Options Markets

Q&A SESSION AND SUMMARY OF THE DAY

Swap Contracts & Markets

  • Introduction
  • Overview of the Swaps Markets
  • Types of Swaps
  • Pricing and Valuation of Swaps
  • Variations of Swaps
  • Swaptions
  • Swaps & Credit Risk
  • The Role of the Swap Markets

Risk Management & DERIVATIVES

  • Introduction
  • The Concept of Risk Management
  • Managing Market Risk
  • Managing Credit Risk
  • Different Risks Faced by investors

The use of Forwards & Futures in risk management

  • Introduction
  • Managing Interest Rate Risk- Strategies and Applications
  • Equity Market Risk- Strategies and Applications
  • The use of Futures for Asset Allocation
  • Foreign Currency Risk- Strategies and Applications
  • Futures vs Forwards which one is better? and when?

Risk Management Applications of Options

  • Introduction
  • Option Strategies for Equity Portfolios
  • Interest Rate Option Strategies
  • Portfolio Risk Management Strategies using options

Risk Management Applications of Swap Strategies

  • Introduction
  • Managing Interest Rate Risk using swaps
  • Managing Exchange Rate Risk using swaps
  • Managing Equity Market Risk using swaps
  • Strategies and Applications using Swaptions

Q&A SESSION AND SUMMARY OF THE COURSE

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Price: 1,995.00 GBP
Location: Available Globally
Event date: Open date - Open date
Event duration: -
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