Global Markets Sales & Trading Program

The Global Markets Sales and Trading Program provides a broad overview of the products, trends and trading techniques in the global capital markets. In addition to the intensive classroom instruction, the program will also offer presentations by FT editors and/or Pearson authors with up-to-date perspectives on current financial events. Case studies, individual exercises and simulations will be used throughout the program along with current market relevant books.

This 4 week program can be taken as individual classes or weeks.

09-Jul-2012 -- 03-Aug-2012New YorkUSD$13750
NY Institute of Finance - Midtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live
Instructor(s): [ Various Instructors; ] Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Level: Basic

CPE CREDITS
144.0
Entry level finance professionals; analysts and associates; fixed income professionals; equities professionals
No advance preparation required.
Students will be able to:
  • Explore the regulatory and compliance industry
  • Understand the global market products
  • Learn to structure products and understand hedging strategies and product applications
  • Evaluate trading risks and rewards
  • Create market research through quantitative analysis
  • Create customized investment strategies
  • Trade in real time
A financial calculator is required. Texas Instruments BA II Plus recommended.
Week 1 - Day 1 - Overview of Capital Markets

Week 1 - Day 2 - Fundamentals of the Securities Industry

Week 1 - Day 3 - Overview of Structured Products

Week 1 - Day 4 - Foreign Exchange Marketplace

Week 1 - Day 5 - Market Economics & Global Economic Indicators

Week 2 - Day 6 - Fixed Income Markets I

Week 2 - Day 7 & 8 - Fixed Income Markets II

Week 2 - Day 9 - Yield Curve Analysis

Week 2 - Day 10 - Technical Analysis

Week 3 - Day 11 - Futures & Fowards

Week 3 - Day 12 - Options Markets I

Week 3 - Day 13 - Options Markets II

Week 3 - Day 14 - Swaps I

Week 3 - Day 15 - Swaps II

Week 4 - Day 16 - Credit Derivatives/Equity Derivatives/Exotic Derivatives

Week 4 - Day 17 - Commodity Markets

Week 4 - Days 18 - 19 - Trading Simulations - Equity, Fixed Income & FX

Week 4 - Day 20 Options Volatility Trading

Clients who register for this course will receive a complimentary 4-month subscription to FT.com. The Financial Times is the world's most respected financial newspaper, providing a broad assessment on finance, business and the industrial sector. The move to the electronic version follows an ongoing review of our environmental responsibilities as a global business and as part of the Pearson group. FT.com also has features that are not available in hard copy, such as: Special Reports, Alphaville, editor blogs, education sections and much more! Subscriptions will start within 6-8 weeks of the start of class and are limited to one subscription per client. (Please note: as of May 1, 2011, the electronic subscription replaces the hard-copy 3-month Financial Times subscription.)

Lunch is included for all students taking day classes.