Introduction to Futures & Options

Derivatives | Options | Futures | Hedging | Speculation | Puts | Calls | Risk Management | OTC | Option Pricing

Created by: Starweaver Instructor Team
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Created by: Paul Siegel
Top rated instructor and course creator

Created by: Globecon Expert Team
Educating finance professional for decades

What Will I Learn?

• Develop and clear understanding of derivatives, including the building blocks of futures and options
• Define what derivatives are and differentiate between different types
• Explain the features of futures contracts, as well as trading and cash flows
• Describe the features of options and futures, including their contract terms and conditions, and pricing
• Apply futures and options in real business risk management (or speculation) circumstances
• Analyze the risks and benefits of using futures and options in risk management strategies.
• Determine the appropriate futures and options contracts and strike prices for different hedging, speculation, and arbitrage strategies.
• Evaluate the role of futures and options in portfolio construction and asset allocation strategies.

Requirements

• 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.

Target audience

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