World of Derivatives

A monetary policy or politically sensitive decision by a remote yet important country could affect your daily life. Such market influence is the result of spillover effects and derivative markets are at the core of such effects; making those effects possible, smoothing them and sometimes worsening them. This course takes you for a deeper dive into the world of derivatives.

You will not only learn about various derivative markets but also various asset classes. You will also be able to better comprehend the basic mathematics behind pricing and valuation of important derivative instruments. After completing this course, you will be able to construct and assess various Excel models related to derivatives valuation. You will study various economic principles behind economic functions and variables. You will also gain an understanding of the basic tenets of technical analysis.

After completing this course, you will be able to: –

• Recapitulate the meaning and various features of different derivative instruments.
• Learn how various derivative instruments differ from each other.
• Recognize the existence of default risk in derivatives and how exchanges eliminate it.
• Enumerate various market participants active in futures market and their motives.
• Understand the concept and types of margin and the rationale for their existence.
• Describe the M2M process and and how it helps exchanges eliminate the default risk.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of how forwards and futures are priced.
• Derive the mathematical models for pricing and valuation of forwards and futures.
• Construct Excel models to calculate the price and value of forwards and futures.
• Understand various economic principles behind economic functions and variables.
• Gain an understanding of technical analysis and its basic tenets.

Eligibility – Anyone who has passed 10+2 or an equivalent exam or is currently pursuing undergraduate studies in any field.

Pre-requisites – Complete our free courses titled “Introduction to Finance” and “Introduction to Derivatives” in order to acquire the required basic knowledge. Additionally, we highly recommend our paid course titled “Program in Forwards and Futures”.

Suitability

This course is most suitable for: –

• Students from any background and discipline
• Working professionals with basic knowledge of derivatives
• Budding entrepreneurs needing a deep dive
• Fresh graduates from any branch or stream
• Anyone with a keen interest in derivatives

This is a paid course.

The price is Rs. 12000 + GST.

Please contact support@futuresfirstacademy.com to make the payment and we will take care of your enrollment.