Derivatives Trading

Derivatives are the financial securities whose price is derived from an underlying group of assets, like stocks, bonds, and currencies etc. These are complex in nature and are somewhat considered riskier for retail investors because of the fact that trading here is done by anticipating the price of the security. 

50 questions are asked in this exam.

• Well-researched

• Knowledge of mathematics

• Analytical skills

• Detail-orientation

1) Basics of derivative markets 

2) Discounting and the time value of money 

3) Understanding the Forward and Futures Markets 

4) Plain Vanilla Options and Fundamental Strategies 

5) Understanding Black-Scholes valuation 

6) Interest rate swaps and the related topics 

7) Knowing Credit derivatives 

8) Trading Volatility 

9) Understanding Exotic derivatives 

10) Financial Engineering

11) Knowing the Uses and Abuses of Derivatives

• Students and graduates

• Financial analysts 

• Investors

• Other interested candidates