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Introduction to Futures and Options

This course will introduce derivatives in general, to demonstrate the common features of derivatives and how they differ from other sorts of financial instruments. The course then segues into a detailed discussion of how these all work.

Doug Carroll
Doug Carroll
Published: May 2019
Core
Finance
4 hours 10 minutes
Introduction to Futures and Options

Course Overview

This course will introduce derivatives in general, to demonstrate the common features of derivatives and how they differ from other sorts of financial instruments. The course will then segue into a detailed discussion - first on Futures contracts and then ultimately on Options contracts. Key characteristics will be identified, and contract features, pricing, applications, risk management, and hedging will be discussed. This course is composed of 27 lectures within 6 sections:
  • Introduction to Derivatives
  • Introduction to Futures Contracts
  • Futures Contracts Trading and Cash Flows
  • Futures Pricing
  • Introduction to Options
  • Option Pricing and Applications

Skills You Will Gain

Banking
Capital Markets
Credit
Debt
Derivatives
Economics
Finance
Fixed Income
Forwards
Future
Futures Contracts
Futures Pricing
Option Pricing
Options
Risk
Securities
Swaps
Trading
Yield Curves

Course Includes

1.4K
STUDENTS*
93.7%
RECOMMEND*

This course includes:

  • 4+ hours of on-demand video
  • 6 modules
  • Core level
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor
  • 100% self-paced online
  • Many downloadable resources
  • Shareable certificate of completion

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program, you will be able to...)

  • General overview of derivatives
  • Define what derivatives are and differentiate between different types
  • Features of futures contracts, as well as trading and cash flows
  • Fundamentals of options, their contract features, and pricing basics
  • Futures contract pricing

Prerequisites

  • Knowledge of the English language.
  • Participants are expected to have basic math knowledge coming into this course.
  • A financial calculator is recommended to get the most out of this course.

Who Should Attend

  • All levels of participants are encouraged to take this course.

Curriculum

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