About Course
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.
What will you learn
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 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.
- 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 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
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
I joined the Futures First Academy course for practical exposure to financial markets and trading strategies. The well-structured curriculum blended theory with real-world applications, while knowledgeable mentors provided constant support. The program significantly improved my analytical skills, market understanding, and decision-making, making it an engaging and impactful learning experience.
Aditya Tomar,
Past Student, Batch of 2023
"This elective course was offered by my college, in collaboration with Academy for the engineering batches. This course fuelled my interest in finance and became a defining step in my career. It introduced me to financial markets and derivatives, strengthened my analytical thinking, and improved my decision-making. Overall, this program has been transformative. Not only did it help me secure a job as a Market Analyst, but it also gave me clarity about my career path in finance. I walked in with curiosity — and walked out with skills, direction, and the confidence to grow in the markets."
Achintya Agrawal,
Elective - Derivatives Markets
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
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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