Derivatives

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Derivatives provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 16 weeks long, 1-2 hours a week. Derivatives is taught by Jack Farmer. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from edX. The course is taught in Englishand is $1,289.00. Visit the course page at edX for detailed price information.

Overview
  • Develop a comprehensive, practical understanding of derivative instruments including market conventions, contract specifications, valuation, trading strategies and the regulation of derivatives markets.

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Syllabus
  • Courses under this program:
    Course 1: Forwards and Futures

    Develop a comprehensive, practical understanding of forwards and futures including market conventions, contract specifications, valuation, and trading strategies



    Course 2: Swaps Fundamentals

    Develop an understanding of the basic financial theories and concepts relevant to swaps.



    Course 3: FX Markets Derivatives, Cross Currency Swaps, and Credit Derivatives

    Learn about Credit Default Swaps (CDS) and other factors used in pricing and trading credit default products.



    Course 4: Option Contracts, Participants, Strategies, and Pricing

    Learn about the basics of option pricing, discounting, future valuing, and the Law of No-arbitrage.



    Course 5: Greeks, American Options and Volatility

    Learn about Greeks, American Options, and Volatility.



    Course 6: Derivatives Professional Certificate Examination

    Complete the required exam to earn your professional certificate in Derivatives from the New York Institute of Finance.