fin3fdr derivative securities
DERIVATIVE SECURITIES
FIN3FDR
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the size and complexity of both the types of financial investments and the institutions which are involved in the markets for investment products. In order to reduce the risks associated with trading in these markets specialized markets for risk management called derivative markets have rapidly developed. Unfortunately in some cases these markets have increased rather than reduced the financial risks faced by individuals, corporations and even governments. The markets for financial derivatives have, in the words of Warren Buffett, become potential weapons of Financial Mass Destruction. This subject provides you with a roadmap which will help them to understand and effectively function in the world of Financial Derivatives. You will cover main types of financial derivatives such as forwards, futures, swaps, and options. The emphases is on how to price financial derivatives and how to use them in risk management.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinator
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesLecture, tutorial questions, quiz, mid-term test, and final exam
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesFIN1FOF OR FIN2FIN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Options, Futures and other Derivatives.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorJohn C Hull
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPEAR COLLEGE DIV
ISBN9781292212890
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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