Explore what derivatives are , Understand how derivatives add value to a portfolio and Learn how to trade derivatives
This Certified Financial Derivatives Contract Expert course on the topic of derivatives covers the fundamental knowledge you need to know about derivatives. You will learn to differentiate between forward, futures, options, and swaps contracts. You will also work on practical examples in Excel to calculate the profits/losses for each type of contract. By the end of this course, you will have the essential knowledge about derivative contracts required to proceed to more advanced topics, such as derivatives pricing and trading.
What you’ll learn
- Fundamental knowledge you need to know about derivatives.
- Learn to differentiate between forward, futures, options, and swaps contracts.
- Practical examples in Excel to calculate the profits/losses for each type of contract.
- Knowledge about derivative contracts required to proceed to more advanced topics, such as derivatives pricing and trading..
Course Content
- Understanding Derivatives –> 1 lecture • 8min.
- Understanding Forward Contracts –> 1 lecture • 10min.
- Understanding Future Contracts –> 1 lecture • 20min.
- Understanding Options –> 2 lectures • 23min.
- Understanding Swap Contracts –> 1 lecture • 12min.
Requirements
This Certified Financial Derivatives Contract Expert course on the topic of derivatives covers the fundamental knowledge you need to know about derivatives. You will learn to differentiate between forward, futures, options, and swaps contracts. You will also work on practical examples in Excel to calculate the profits/losses for each type of contract. By the end of this course, you will have the essential knowledge about derivative contracts required to proceed to more advanced topics, such as derivatives pricing and trading.
This course covers the definition, purpose, and components of each of the four main types of derivatives. You’ll look at real-world examples of derivatives on Refinitiv Workspace. Additionally, you’ll work on example calculations in Excel to determine the profits/ losses generated from various derivatives. Upon completing this course, you should be comfortable explaining the differences between the types of derivatives and how they can be used for hedging and speculating purposes. Major topics covered in this course include:
- Characteristics of derivative contracts
- Over-the-counter vs. exchange-traded
- Forward contracts
- Futures contracts
- Initial and maintenance margins
- Call and put options
- Moneyness (in-the-money, at-the-money, out-of-the-money)
- Swap contracts
This derivatives course is perfect for anyone who wants to build up their understanding of capital markets. This course is designed to equip anyone who desires to begin a career in fixed income, equity, sales, trading, or other areas of finance with the fundamental knowledge of derivatives.