Equity Derivatives

  • Level: Beginner
  • Duration: 5.6 hours  
  • Access: 1 Year
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Learn to describe the most popular equity derivative structures, including equity options, index futures and options, and equity swaps.

  • This course is only suitable for desktop use.

Course Outline

The equity derivatives market is characterized by factors such as the sheer diversity of instruments and geographic idiosyncrasies around the world. This course explains the basics of these derivatives and examines in detail some of the more popular structures, including stock options and warrants, index futures and options, and equity swaps.

What You Will Learn

Topic 1: Forwards & Futures - An Introduction

  • Future Exposures
  • Forwards vs. Futures
  • Forward & Future Prices
  • Contracts for Difference

Topic 2: Swaps - An Introduction

  • Types of Swap
  • Notional Principle
  • Standardization & Clearing
  • Netting & Compression

Topic 3: Options - An Introduction

  • Uncertainty, Choices, & Optionality
  • Option Terminology
  • Trading & Settlement
  • Volatility
  • Option Valuation

Topic 4: Equity Derivatives - An Introduction

  • Types
  • Benefits & Risks

Topic 5: Equity Options & Warrants

  • Equity Options
  • Warrants

Topic 6: Equity Index Futures & Options

  • Index Equity Futures
  • Equity Index Options

Topic 7: Equity Swaps

  • Fundamentals of Equity Swaps
  • Equity Index Swap Pricing & Payments

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