Stock Index Futures- Online

This course expands on the introductory information provided in Derivative Instruments to present a more in–depth look at forwards and futures. It explores the definitions, pricing and applications of the different types of contracts.

This course replicates the content from lesson 5 of Forwards and Futures - 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 professionals, back office professionals, financial analysts, cash/money managers, auditors, compliance professionals, financial and bank officers, accountants and regulators.
Students will be able to:
  • Define the methods used to weight an index.
  • Identify characteristics of stock index future contracts.
  • Describe how to adjust the hedge ratio for beta.
Derivative Instruments or equivalent level of knowledge
Stock Index Futures
  • Underlying indices
  • Characteristics and specifications of stock index future contracts
  • Determining the fair futures price
  • Using stock index futures
  • Adjusting hedge ratio for beta