fin2fii financial instruments
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
FIN2FII
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is focussed on the operation of financial markets and the pricing of the instruments. A particular focus is given to the money market and the bond, futures, and options markets. The instruments examined range from simple deposits, CDs, bills, FRAs, futures, options and bonds. The market background and use for each instrument is given as a structure within which to see the financial calculations used to price each instrument. Interest rate swaps and options are also introduced with examples of their application, trading strategies and pricing concepts considered.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHayat Khan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects FIN22FMI
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Financial markets, institutions and money | Prescribed | Kidwell, D., Brimble, M., Basu, A.Lenten, L., Thomson, D. 2014 | 3RD. EDN. JONH WILEY & SONS, MILTON |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. understand and present an overview of the Australian financial system as it relates to real-world events
- Activities:
- Lecture, tutorial, pre-tutorial quizzes, test your knowledge MCQs, Term Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. distinguish and describe verbally the various types of institutions in the system, emphasising both banks and non-bank intermediary types
- Activities:
- Lecture, tutorial, pre-tutorial quizzes, test your knowledge MCQs, Term Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. relate and discuss with others the determination of interest rates as #prices# of various financial instruments, via calculation and description
- Activities:
- Lecture, tutorial, pre-tutorial quizzes, test your knowledge MCQs, Term Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. appreciate and restate the types of instruments available in the so-called #traditional# markets, including various equity and debt markets
- Activities:
- Lecture, tutorial, pre-tutorial quizzes, test your knowledge MCQs, Term Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. demonstrate developed knowledge of the emerging markets and financial engineering involved with derivative instruments and foreign exchange;
- Activities:
- Lecture, tutorial, pre-tutorial quizzes, test your knowledge MCQs, Term Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. To be able to analyse the role of sustainability in the finance sector as evidenced by tutorial discourse.
- Activities:
- Lecture, tutorial, pre-tutorial quizzes, test your knowledge MCQs, Term Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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