Stock Index Futures- Online

This module covers Stock Index Futures. These are futures contracts based on stock market indices as the underlying asset. This module will look at the characteristics of a stock index futures contract, how to determine the fair futures price, program trading, using stock index futures, and adjusting hedge ratios for beta.

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.

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

CPE CREDITS
1
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
  • Introduction to Forwards and Futures - Online
  • Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs) - Online
  • Short Term Interest Rate Futures - Online
  • Stock Index Futures- Online
  • Risks of Forwards and Futures - Online
    • Stock Index Futures
    Topics covered include:
    • Underlying indices
    • Characteristics and specifications of stock index future contracts
    • Determining the fair futures price
    • Using stock index futures
    • Adjusting hedge ratio for beta
    Duration: 1 hour

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