Course Summary
This course is designed to teach students the basics of derivatives, options, and futures. It covers the fundamentals of these financial instruments and how they are used in the market.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the different types of derivatives and how they work
- Understand the mechanics of options and futures trading
- Explore the risks and rewards associated with derivatives trading
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Derivatives Analyst
- USA: $72,000
- India: ₹4,80,000
- Spain: €34,000
- Options Trader
- USA: $120,000
- India: ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €55,000
- Futures Broker
- USA: $75,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of derivatives, options, and futures trading
- Identify the risks and rewards associated with these financial instruments
- Apply your knowledge to make informed trading decisions
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of finance and markets
- Familiarity with trading platforms and tools
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures with quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Financial Markets
- Investment and Portfolio Management
- Risk Management in Banking and Financial Markets
Related Education Paths
- Certified Financial Risk Manager (CFRM)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Notable People in This Field
- Risk Management Expert
- Hedge Fund Manager
Related Books
Description
While investing and trading in the options market may seem somewhat more daunting than other asset classes such as stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, currencies and commodities, you’ll ultimately find that their complexity can be boiled down to simple concepts you’ll be able to understand and use the more you’re exposed to, and have hands-on experience with the material. Our aim is for you to acquire these skills, as well as the know-how, to invest and trade in these often-complex financial instruments.
Knowledge
- Language of stock options, understanding of the roles and responsibilities of buyers and sellers. The mechanics of trading in the futures markets.
- Learn how to deconstruct options, distinguish between call and puts and the roles of contract writers and owners
- Examine multiple stock option payoff charts and determine breakevens and maximum profit and loss
Outline
- All About Options
- All About Options - Overview
- What is an Option? - Overview
- Stock Option: Buyers, Sellers, Terms & Types
- Stock Options: Contract Components
- Stock Options: Benefits & Risks
- Option Reference Material
- All about Options - Overview
- What is an Option?
- Options Terms, Types & Roles
- Options Contract Components
- Stock Options: Benefits & Risks
- All About Options- Graded Assessment
- Options Market Mechanics
- Options Market Mechanics Overview
- Understanding Put-Call Parity
- Option Valuation and Input Variables
- Introduction to Options - The Greeks
- OIC Option Calculator
- The Greeks
- Market Commentary - Option Articles
- Understanding Put-Call Parity
- Option Valuation and Input Variables
- Introduction to Options - The Greeks
- Introduction to Options-Graded
- Basic Option Strategies
- Basic Option Strategies - Overview
- Bull Market - Long Call
- Practical Usage - Bull Market - Long Call
- Bull Market - Short Put
- Practical Usage - Bull Market - Short Put
- Bull Market - Covered Call
- Practical Usage - Bull Market - Covered Call
- Bear Market - Long Put
- Practical Usage - Bear Market - Long Put
- Bear Market - Covered Put
- Practical Usage - Bear Market - Covered Put
- Bull Market - Long Call
- Instructions to download Trader Workstation
- Bull Market - Short Put
- Instructions to download Trader Workstation
- Bull Market - Covered Call
- Instructions to download Trader Workstation
- Bear Market - Long Put
- Instructions to download Trader Workstation
- Bear Market - Covered Put
- Instructions to download Trader Workstation
- Bull Market - Long Call
- Practical Usage - Bull Market - Long Call
- Bull Market - Short Put
- Practical Usage - Bull Market - Short Put
- Bull Market - Covered Call
- Practical Usage - Bull Market - Covered Call
- Bear Market - Long Put
- Practical Usage - Bear Market - Long Put
- Bear Market - Covered Put
- Practical Usage - Bear Market - Covered Put
- Option Strategies - Graded Assessment
- Neutral Market Strategies
- Neutral Market Strategies Overview
- Neutral Market - Short Straddle
- Practical Usage - Neutral Market - Short Straddle
- Neutral Market - Short Strangle
- Practical Usage - Neutral Market - Short Strangle
- Short Straddle
- Instructions to download Trader Workstation
- Short Strangle
- Instructions to download Trader Workstation
- Additional Reading Material from Traders’ Insight
- Neutral Market - Short Straddle
- Practical Usage - Neutral Market - Short Straddle
- Neutral Market - Short Strangle
- Practical Usage - Neutral Market - Short Strangle
- Neutral Market Strategies - Graded Assessment
- Mechanics of the Futures Market
- Mechanics of the Futures Market Overview
- A Word About Risk
- New Video
- Futures Prices: Contango & Backwardation
- A Closer Look at Contracts
- Futures Margin
- Futures Contract Demo
- Derivatives Conclusion
- Conclusion of Specialization
- Additional Resources
- Margin: Know What's Needed
- Instructions to download Trader Workstation
- IBKR Traders’ Insight Articles and Videos
- Futures - Overview
- A Word About Risk
- Futures Pricing: The Basis
- Backwardation and Contango
- A Closer Look at Contracts
- Futures Margin
- Futures Contract Demo
- Mechanics of Futures - Graded Assessment
Summary of User Reviews
This course on derivatives, options, and futures has received positive reviews from users. Many appreciated the practical and interactive approach to learning.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical and interactive approach to learningPros from User Reviews
- Instructor is knowledgeable and engaging
- Real-world examples and case studies are used to explain concepts
- Course is well-structured and easy to follow
- Hands-on exercises and quizzes help reinforce learning
- Course content is relevant and up-to-date
Cons from User Reviews
- Course may be too basic for experienced traders
- Some users found the pace of the course too slow
- Not enough emphasis on risk management
- Course does not cover all types of derivatives
- Discussion forums can be overwhelming
Jeff Praissman
4.5 Raiting
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