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Options, Futures and other Derivatives - Incl CFA Level 1

About this course

The course explains how options, futures and other derivatives work, detailing payoff formulas and profit calculations. It shows how these instruments can be used for speculation as well as for hedging exposure in various financial contexts. Materials are geared toward people revising for CFA Level 1, supporting university coursework, or needing a practical grasp of derivative applications in trading and investment banking.

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What you'll learn

Calculate payoff and profit for common derivative contracts such as options and futures
Identify when and how derivatives can be used for speculative strategies
Apply hedging techniques using derivatives to manage financial risk
Relate derivative concepts to CFA Level 1 curriculum topics

Course objectives

Explain the mechanics of options, futures, swaps and related contracts
Demonstrate pricing and valuation basics for derivative instruments
Prepare students for derivative sections on the CFA Level 1 exam

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