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Options, Futures and Risk Management
Postgraduate | RMI-MFIN2081 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
Construct a firm picture of the purpose of derivative instruments like options, futures and swaps. See how they can be applied to portfolio management and risk mitigation. Play with innovative financial processes and complex risk management tools.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
FEE-HELP available
Options, Futures and Risk Management
About this subject
On successful completion of this subject you will:
- CLO1: Evaluate financial products and the markets in which they trade, including Futures and forwards, Equity options, swaps, and other derivatives, Commodities, Currencies, Corporate bonds and interest rates.
- CLO2: Consider arbitrage arguments and hedging related to derivative products and fair value evaluation using a variety of advanced financial analysis techniques.
- CLO3: Appraise how Derivative Synthetics Position are created, and the application of equity derivatives (Equity Options, Stock Index Futures, Equity Swap), Currency Derivatives, Interest Rate Derivatives, Credit Derivatives and Commodities, for Trading, Hedging and Arbitrage Transactions.
- CLO4: Evaluate the use of derivative products for portfolio management and risk mitigation such as portfolio insurance and dynamic delta hedging and how various Hedge Ratios are calculated and applied.
- CLO5: Argue how derivative instruments can be used in Credit Risk Management and the building of complex structured products such as Equity Linked Notes, Exotic Options, e.g. Asian Options, Knock Out Options, Look back option. Create a global arbitrage position with the SPX combos.
- Review of Derivatives
- Futures and Forward
- Interest Rate Markets
- Swaps
- Options
- Using Derivatives in Portfolio Management
- Introduction to Binomial Trees
- Executive Stock Options and Options on Stock Indices, Currencies and Futures
- Greek Letters
- Credit Risk
- Credit Derivatives
- Derivatives Mishaps and Review
This subject was previously known as Risk Management and Financial Engineering.
This subject provides a detailed understanding of how derivative instruments are used to enhance returns and manage risks. The subject is practically oriented, encompassing quantitative theoretical developments, the application of pricing to the business environment, and the development of quantitative financial skills. Students will explore innovative financial products and financial processes in equities, currencies, interest rates and commodities along with complex risk management tools.
- Mid- Semester Test (Linked CLOs: 1 - 5) (20%)
- Group Assignment (Linked CLOs: 1 - 5) (30%)
- Final Exam (Linked CLOs: 1 - 5) (50%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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