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Intro to Derivatives

An introduction to derivatives, forwards and futures, swaps, options, and risks in derivatives.

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23 Lessons (76m)

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1. Intro to Derivatives - What is a Financial Derivative

01:42
2. Intro to Derivatives - The Three Basic Types

04:35
3. Intro to Derivatives - Link Between Underlying and Contract

02:48
4. Intro to Derivatives - Cash vs. Physical Settlement

02:20
5. Intro to Derivatives - Hedging vs. Speculation

02:29
6. Intro to Derivatives - Benefits of Derivatives

03:52
7. Intro to Forwards and Futures - Definition of a Forward

02:14
8. Intro to Forwards and Futures - Forward Payoff Diagram

02:11
9. Intro to Forwards and Futures - The Forward Price

03:46
10. Intro to Forwards and Futures - The Cost of Carry

03:37
11. Intro to Forwards and Futures - Forwards vs. Futures

02:15
12. Intro to Forwards and Futures - Volume vs. Open Interest

02:54
13. Intro to Forwards and Futures - S&P 500 Futures

03:57
14. Intro to Swaps - Financial Swaps

03:32
15. Intro to Swaps - Interest Rate Swaps

02:56
16. Intro to Swaps - Interest Rate Swaps Example

04:12
17. Intro to Options - Financial Options

04:51
18. Intro to Options - The 4 General Option Positions

04:27
19. Intro to Options - Option Moneyness

02:48
20. Risks in Derivatives - Derivative Market Risk

04:58
21. Risks in Derivatives - Counterparty Credit Risk

03:39
22. Risks in Derivatives - Central Clearing of Derivatives

05:19
23. Introduction to Derivatives Tryout

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Description

An introduction to derivatives, forwards and futures, swaps, options, and risks in derivatives.

Learning Objectives

Identify the main types of derivatives.
Recall the mechanics of derivatives.
Recognize the applications and risks of derivatives in financial markets.

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