Mastering Financial Derivatives 101

Learn about Futures, Forwards, Options, Swaps, Bull Spreads, Covered Calls, Applications, and Risk Management

Created by: Dr Suyash Bhatt
Learning and Development Expert | Forbes Contributor

What Will I Learn?

• Develop a foundational understanding of derivatives, their types, and their roles in financial markets.
• Gain the ability to differentiate between futures and forward contracts, and understand their structure, characteristics, and pricing.
• Acquire knowledge of Mark to Market (MTM) principles and their application to financial instruments and statements.
• Attain a comprehensive understanding of options, their pricing factors, and the calculation of option premiums.
• Develop the skills to create, assess, and implement various options trading strategies effectively.
• Gain insights into SWAP agreements, their mechanics, and the benefits and risks involved.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios through the analysis and evaluation of complex derivative transactions and strategies.

Requirements

• Learners should know basic finance, math, and accounting, be able to analyze data.

Target audience

• This course is ideal for anyone interested in understanding derivatives, including finance professionals, students, investors, accountants, and traders.