Introduction to Derivatives and Risk Management - Online

This modules explores the evolution of derivatives as risk management instruments and the uses of futures and options contracts. You'll learn about swaps and why people use them, and we'll take a look at counterparties and how to evaluate them.

This course replicates the content from lesson 8 of the course Introducing the City - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. The completion window for this course is 91 days from the date of registration. Please note that elearning courses are self contained online study and contain no printed materials. elearning courses may not be downloaded for off-line study.

Available TodayOnlineUSD$60.00
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Basic

CPE CREDITS
1
Newcomers to the securities industry, traders, salespeople, back office professionals, staff assistants, compliance staff, auditors and IT professionals.
Students will be able to:
  • Identify the fundamentals and uses of futures contracts
  • Recognise the basics of options contracts: the difference between calls and puts, and using them to manage risk
  • Discuss how and why swaps are used
  • Identify key considerations in evaluating suitable counterparties
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    • Introduction to Derivatives and Risk Management
    Topics covered include:
    • Evolution of derivatives as risk management instruments
    • Futures contracts
    • Options contracts
    • Swaps
    Duration: 1 hour

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