Derivatives and Financial Instruments
This course is part of Capital Markets.
This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of derivatives markets and financial instruments. Students gain thorough understanding of global derivatives market players and their roles. The curriculum covers treasury futures, margin requirements, swap characteristics, and interest rate swap pricing. Participants learn to apply hedging strategies using various instruments and understand complex concepts like swaptions. As part of NYIF's Capital Markets Professional Certificate, this course equips finance professionals with essential knowledge of derivative instruments and their applications.
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What you'll learn
Understand global derivatives market structure and participants
Master treasury futures and margin requirements
Analyze swap characteristics and features
Price interest rate swaps accurately
Implement effective hedging strategies using derivatives
Evaluate various option types and swaptions
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of derivatives and financial instruments. Students explore the global derivatives market structure and participants, learning about various derivative products and their applications. The course covers treasury futures, margin requirements, and swap characteristics in detail. Participants master interest rate swap pricing and learn to implement effective hedging strategies. The curriculum also includes advanced topics like swaptions and options terminology, providing practical knowledge for financial market professionals.
Introduction to Derivatives
Module 1
Futures and Forwards
Module 2
Swaps
Module 3
Options
Module 4
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Capital Markets
Instructors
NYIF Instructor Specializing in Portfolio Risk Management and Derivatives
Jack Farmer is an instructor at the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), where he specializes in training and consulting solutions for portfolio risk management, foreign exchange (FX) and interest rate derivatives, equity index and volatility trading, as well as financial statement analysis and hedge accounting. He holds a BS in Engineering and an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Tulane University, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Jack's extensive expertise enables him to effectively educate students on complex financial concepts and risk management strategies.
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NYIF Instructor Specializing in Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments
Chris Thomas is an instructor at the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), where he specializes in educating students on how hedge funds operate and their role in investment portfolios. With over 15 years of experience in alternative investments on Wall Street, Chris has managed hedge fund of funds, marketed hedge funds, and developed various hedge fund products. He holds a BA in Political Science from New York University and a Master's in International Affairs with a focus on International Banking and Finance from Columbia University. His expertise enables him to effectively introduce investors and financial professionals to the complexities of the hedge fund industry.
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