25620 Derivative Securities
6cpRequisite(s): 25556 The Financial System
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Recommended studies: algebraic manipulations, basic elements of statistics (mean, variance, covariance and correlation), abstract mathematical concepts, basic principles in finance (the time value of money and risk-adjusted discount rates)
Undergraduate
Description
This subject provides students with a basic understanding of forwards, futures, swaps and options. It covers their valuation by arbitrage arguments, their use and the management of the associated risks. A large part of this subject is devoted to applied problems dealing with situations which students may expect to encounter in practice.
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Access conditions
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