| Start Date |
March 22, 2010 |
| Schedule |
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| Category |
Derivatives |
| Description |
Derivatives are complex financial instruments that can be used effectively for both hedging and speculation. Because of the large monetary value and high leveraging of these instruments, the derivatives market is mostly limited to specialists. This course provides participants with an introduction to derivatives and their markets, both on exchanges and over the counter. |
| Content |
- History and development of derivatives markets
- Characteristics of options, futures, forward contracts and swaps
- Leveraging with derivatives
- Hedging with derivatives
- Market for derivatives
- How derivatives markets operate
- Differences between exchange-listed and over-the-counter derivatives
- Options: Types, use and market practice
- Futures and forward contracts: Types, use and market practice
- Swaps: Types, use and market practice
- Risks associated with derivatives and their use
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| Audience |
up to 12 participant(s) |
| Places available ? |
Yes |
| Duration |
0.5
day(s) |
