Equity Markets: Indexes and Investment Vehicles

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.

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.