Introduction to Swaps - Online

Tools used in hedging and peculating strategies are reviewed, as well as ways in which these tools are used by both individual and institutional investors around the world. The course covers futures pricing, the Greeks and the various options positions, and explains the basic structure of plain vanilla swaps and how corporations use swaps to manage their risk. It ends with a discussion of how futures and options are traded and the use of margin.

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.

Available TodayOnlineUSD$120
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Basic
CPE Credits: 2

Traders, sales and business development professionals, back office staff, financial analysts, auditors and compliance staff.
Introduction to Swaps
  • 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