Risks of Forwards and Futures - Online

This module discusses the various risks involved in using futures and forwards. Many of these risks apply to all kinds of financial instruments but some are particular to these derivatives. The main ones are: Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Sovereign Risk, Credit Risk, Replacement Risk, Settlement Risk, Basis Risk, and Roll Risk.

This course replicates the content from lesson 6 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
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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:
  • Identify the risks associated with forwards and futures.
Derivative Instruments or equivalent level of knowledge
  • Introduction to Forwards and Futures - Online
  • Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs) - Online
  • Short Term Interest Rate Futures - Online
  • Note and Bond Futures - Online
  • Stock Index Futures- Online
    • Risks of Forwards and Futures
    • Risks common to forwards and futures
    • Risks specific to forwards
    • Risks specific to futures
    Duration: 1 hour