Managing Equity Risk Using Derivatives - Online

It is essential for financial managers to identify risks accurately and to use the right control techniques. This course moves on to the different types of derivative techniques that can be used to manage risk.

This course replicates the content from lesson 7 of the course Risk Management Using Derivatives - 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.


Risk managers and assistants, trading assistants, finance professionals, auditors and controllers.
Students will be able to:
  • Define equity risk and beta.
  • Explain the role of stock index futures in managing equity risk.
Derivative Instruments or equivalent level of knowledge
Managing Equity Risk Using Derivatives
  • Defining equity risk
  • Applying derivative risk management techniques