About Course
Derivatives, by certain measures, are multiple times of the world’s GDP. Clearly, irrespective of our professions, we can’t ignore them since their influence is multifaceted and at times, directly or indirectly, they affect our regular and seemingly mundane financial decisions. This elementary course provides an introduction to derivatives.
You will not only learn the meaning and types of derivatives but also some interesting jargon used in this field. You will understand why and how derivatives have evolved to their present state. You will see exactly how large the industry is and why it influences every area of our life even though we might not be aware of it. After completing this course, you will learn some basic principles and concepts used in the pricing and valuation of various derivative instruments.
What will you learn
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand how derivatives are more efficient than insurance to mitigate risks.
- Describe the meaning of derivative instruments.
- Learn, briefly, the different types of derivative instruments.
- Explain several terms related to the derivatives industry.
- Understand how derivatives have proven to be an effective tool in alleviating risks.
- Experience how derivatives have evolved over time.
- Learn the size and scope of derivative instruments.
- Recognize the role derivatives play in an economy.
- Understand why exactly these instruments are criticized.
- Learn about risk preference of investors.
- State the “Law Of One Price” and its practical implications.
- Recognize how arbitrage helps keep the law of one price intact.
- Explain why derivatives mathematical results need tweaking as per risk preferences.
- Understand the meaning of a forward and how it emerged as the earliest derivative.
- Describe, in detail, various features of a forward contract.
- Learn about forward contracts on equity, interest rates, currencies and commodities.
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 – No specific pre-requisites required for this course. We recommend completing our course “Introduction to Finance”.
Suitability
This course is most suitable for: –
- Students from any background and discipline
- Working professionals with very little knowledge of finance
- Budding entrepreneurs needing a quick refresher
- Fresh graduates from any branch or stream
- Anyone with no knowledge of but keen interest in finance
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
- Self-Paced Learning
- Online
Course Fee
This is a free course. As a result, no payment is required. You may directly enroll by clicking either the “Login” button. In case you face any problems, contact us at ffasupport@hertshtengroup.com.
FAQs & Support
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.
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.
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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