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Understanding Financial Derivatives
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Understanding Financial Derivatives

Financial derivatives explained simply. What are they, how to use them & how they are abused.
Created byManohar V Dansingani
Last updated 9/2022
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand financial derivatives (forwards, futures, options & swaps).
  • Identify risk.
  • Learn to use these tools for hedging as well as trading.
  • Become aware of both, the positive & destructive sides of leverage.

Course content

2 sections • 11 lectures • 1h 55m total length

  • Introduction11:29

    A quick introduction to the fascinating world of financial derivatives. What, why, when, who...(reads like a thriller, doesn't it?)

    My article on Financial Derivatives is included as an additional resource, courtesy, The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (Knowledge Bank), & The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, Pune Chapter (Research Publication, Golden Jubilee Celebration, January 2016). The link is provided from the IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) Global Knowledge Gateway.

  • Introduction
  • Forward & Future Contracts11:48

    Forward Contracts, Future Contracts, the Distinctions between the two. 

    Plus, a brief description of counter-party risk & margins.

  • Forward & Future Contracts
  • Pricing & Arbitrage11:03

    The pricing of forward & future contracts.  No-arbitrage price & arbitrage opportunities.

  • Pricing & Arbitrage
  • Arbitrage (cont.) & Convergence7:13

    Reverse Cash & Carry Arbitrage & the all-important concept of Convergence

  • Arbitrage (cont.) & Convergence

Requirements

  • A desire to become a well-informed investor or risk manager.
  • Ability to think differently & to make independent decisions.

Description

This is an introductory course on financial derivatives. No prior knowledge of derivatives markets is necessary.

Forwards, futures, options, swaps are explained simply. Each video attempts to explain the logic behind the relevant theories.

Additional matter has been included to supplement the videos. Some advanced material is also included, for the intermediate-level student who wishes to learn more.

There is a short quiz after every video to strengthen your concepts.

"Understanding Financial Derivatives" will explain the power of these financial tools & seek to alert you to the dangers & pitfalls of misuse & abuse of these potent, dangerous financial instruments.

And of course, the Final Exam.....enjoy proving to yourself that you know the subject.

Thank you & Happy Learning.

Who this course is for:

  • Students of finance & risk management, investors & professionals who wish to understand derivatives.

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