About Course
It is not everyday that you get to learn everything essential to learn dealing with derivative markets in minimum time. With this aim, this course intends to provide you the foundational theoretical understanding, engage you through insightful assignments and infuse market acumen through guided practice in live markets.
Specifically, you will not only gain an in-depth understanding of how basic derivatives are priced but will also learn the mathematics and models behind such pricing. You will also understand and devise various execution strategies in instructor-led sessions. After completing this course, you will be able to describe the connection of market movement and economics. You will study technical analysis and various methods. You will also spend considerable time in live markets to apply your knowledge with regular guidance from industry experts.
What will you learn
After completing this course, you will be able to: –
- Recapitulate the meaning and various features of different derivative instruments.
- Understand the meaning and significance of a reference rate.
- Learn how various derivative instruments differ from each other.
- Recognize the existence of default risk in derivatives and how exchanges eliminate it.
- Learn what standardization means and what it looks like for a real-life futures contract.
- Enumerate various market participants active in futures market and their motives.
- Understand the various 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.
- Create Excel models to calculate the price and value of forwards and futures.
- Explain the concepts related to money demand and money supply.
- Describe the connection of market movement and economics.
- Understand the connection of bond yields and fiscal policy.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of technical analysis and its basic tenets.
- Learn various technical analysis tools and methods.
- Apply your knowledge in live markets with regular guidance from industry experts.
- Understand and devise various execution strategies in instructor-led sessions.
Eligibility and Suitability
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
Certification & Career Benefits
Gain recognized certifications and unlock new career opportunities with skills valued by top financial institutions.
Industry-Recognized Certification
Certificate Program In International Derivatives Markets
Career Advancement
The course helps in creating a foundation-level understanding of the derivatives markets.
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Access to alumni network and industry connections.
Student Success Stories
Hear from universities, financial institutions, and professionals who have transformed their finance expertise with us.
“I enrolled in the Futures First Academy course to build a strong foundation in trading and market analysis. The program enhanced my understanding of global markets, sharpened my decision-making, and improved my analytical skills. With knowledgeable trainers and a practical curriculum, it was a valuable experience that positively shaped my career.”
Arjun Kalra,
Past Student, Batch of 2024
Pricing
- Live Online Delivery
- Live Instructor-Led Sessions
- Premium Access
Course Fee
To enroll, make the payment using the above button. In case you face any problems, contact us at ffasupport@hertshtengroup.com.
FAQs & Support
Don’t worry, your payment will stay safe with us and be applied to the course when you attend it. You can defer your course for up to 6 months. If a deferment isn’t requested within this time, unfortunately the payment can’t be refunded or moved to a future course.
Any discounts available for a course will be mentioned on its course page. We also offer referral discounts wherever applicable. To know more about referral benefits, just drop us an email at ffasupport@hertshtengroup.com
We don’t offer cancellations or refunds. However, the good news is that you can use your payment to defer the course and attend it at a later date.
Our payment partner is Razorpay, and you can view all available payment methods directly on the payment page. At present, we accept payments in a single lump sum.
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