Introduction to Financial Derivatives

Understanding Forwards, Futures, Swaps and Options and the basics of derivatives trading with case studies

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Description

· You will understand the main categories of Financial Derivatives: forwards, futures, swaps and options and all related terms about derivatives trading with case studies


· You will learn how to make scenario analysis for Cross Currency Forwards, Cross Currency Swaps, Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), Forward Rate Agreement (FRA) by solving examples


· You will learn the basics of options valuation and Greeks. You will understand how to calculate the Breakeven level and make scenario analysis on Options.


· You will be able to discuss effects of Monetary Policy Decisions, Economical Environment, Market Efficiency, Volatility and Leverage on the value of derivatives and the basics of margin valuation.

· You will understand the main categories of Financial Derivatives: forwards, futures, swaps and options and all related terms about derivatives trading with case studies


· You will learn how to make scenario analysis for Cross Currency Forwards, Cross Currency Swaps, Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), Forward Rate Agreement (FRA) by solving examples


· You will learn the basics of options valuation and Greeks. You will understand how to calculate the Breakeven level and make scenario analysis on Options.


· You will be able to discuss effects of Monetary Policy Decisions, Economical Environment, Market Efficiency, Volatility and Leverage on the value of derivatives and the basics of margin valuation.


What You Will Learn!

  • • You will understand the main categories of Financial Derivatives: forwards, futures, swaps and options and all related terms about derivatives trading with case studies
  • • You will learn how to make scenario analysis and calculate the potential payoff for Cross Currency Forwards, Cross Currency Swaps, Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), Forward Rate Agreement (FRA) by solving examples
  • • You will learn the basics of options valuation and Greeks. You will understand how to calculate the Breakeven point and make scenario analysis and simulate the potential payoff on Options.
  • • You will be able to discuss effects of Monetary Policy Decisions, Economical Environment, Market Efficiency, Volatility and Leverage on the value of derivatives and the basics of margin valuation.

Who Should Attend!

  • Anyone