Introduction to Derivatives

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Technical training

Derivatives

Webinar

Incompany

1 day

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 leverage of these instruments. This course introduces participants to derivatives and their markets, both on exchanges and over the counter.

Course Content

Characteristics and types of derivatives
History and development of derivatives markets
How derivatives markets operate
Differences between exchange-listed and unlisted 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

Target Audience

Anyone who wants to understand derivatives.