| Category |
Derivatives |
| Description |
Although derivatives have a reputation of being high-risk financial instruments,
they can be used effectively for hedging, arbitrage, financial engineering and
speculation. Derivative markets are mostly limited to specialists, because of the
complexity, large monetary value and high leveraging of these instruments. This
course introduces participants to derivatives and their markets, both on exchanges
and over the counter. |
| Content |
- Characteristics and types of derivatives
- History and development of derivatives markets
- How derivatives markets operate
- Differences between exchange-listed and over-the-counter derivatives
- Hedging with derivatives
- Options: Characteristics, types, use and market practice
- Futures and forward contracts: Characteristics, types, use and market practice
- Swaps: Characteristics, types, use and market practice
- Risks associated with derivatives
|
| Audience |
up to 12 participants |
| Duration |
1
days |
