Introduction to Swaps - Online

This module provides an overview of various swaps and their characteristics.

This course replicates the content from Lesson 4 of Derivative Instruments - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Subscription period for this course is 90 days.


Traders, sales and business development professionals, back office staff, financial analysts, auditors, compliance staff and personal investors.
Students will be able to:
  • Define a swap
  • Identify the structure of a swap agreement
  • Describe applications of swaps
  • Recognize how swap agreements are facilitated
"I like the way the course is presented in a vivid way with pictures, which has made learning easier."
  • Basics of Forwards and Futures - Online
  • Introduction to Options - Online
  • Trading Derivatives - Online
  • Swaps - Online
  • Introduction to Swaps
    Topics covered include:
    • Describe a swap product
    • Understand the basic structure of a plain-vanilla swap
    • Explain how corporations use swaps to manage risk
    • Understand the basics of pricing swaps
    Duration: 2 hours

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