DERIVATIVES – DEMYSTIFIED

This program will be an eye-opener for those who consider derivatives as very complex and less-understandable to a non-financial individual. The course will walk through from the old-age contractual obligations till the latest structured products. The course covers specifics of Options and Interest Rate Swaps as well.

What are derivatives ?

Motivations behind using derivatives – Hedging, Speculation, Yield enhancements

Forwards and futures – and their characteristics

Options – its characteristics. And, Profit curves for call and put options

Swaps – the need and an illustratoin through Interest Rate Swaps (IRS)