Derivatives

Course Overview

Derivatives are financial instruments which have gained immense importance in the last few decades. These instruments were ushered in mainly for risk reduction purpose but have widened the scope of its use in the last few years. It is a dynamic stream of finance as it has been evolving rapidly in the past decades. The understanding of these instruments is of utmost importance because the downside of these securities could be detrimental for an economy as a whole as was experienced in the 2008 crisis.

The videos try to explain the concepts of derivatives in simple ways with the use of examples that would be experienced in day to day business of organizations.

For Whom?

All people who want to develop an understanding of this domain of financial instruments. It is not only used extensively by speculators in daily trading but is an effective hedging tool also that a lot of financial professionals use.

Course Coverage

Basics of Derivatives
Options- Fundamentals, Valuation and Types
Forwards and Futures- Basics and Pricing
Interest Rate Derivatives Valuations and Uses