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Derivative Securities
Derivative Securities
Derivative securities are securities such as futures contracts and call
options whose value is determined by the value of some other underlying
variable. Derivative securities have become an essential tool used in both
corporate risk management and portfolio management. This course explores the
institutional details of the various markets in which derivatives trade. It
introduces the theories which govern the pricing of futures, options, and
swap contracts. Practical methods of implementing derivatives-related
strategies for hedging risks and gaining specified portfolio exposures are
covered, as well as methods used to evaluate the outcomes of these
strategies.
