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Course Overview This jargon-busting day will introduce you to how derivative instruments are traded, used and valued. No matter how exotic they may appear, all derivatives contracts can be reduced to the basic building blocks of the forward contract and the option contract. Audience Individuals wishing to obtain a general understanding of derivative products and an insight into why they are used by the various market participants. Course Outline Forwards and Futures - basic characteristics
- physical settlement and NDFs
- possible underling assets
- the clearing house and margins
- applications to hedging and speculation
- leverage
Options - basic characteristics and exposures
- possible underlying assets
- basic option strategies and their usage
- an overview of option pricing and interpreting the 'Greeks'
Swaps - basic characteristics and usage: interest rate, currency, equity, and commodity swaps
Do derivatives threaten the stability of markets?
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