FNCE-4362 Derivatives

Derivatives are financial assets that are now essential tools for investors, corporations and financial institutions to manage risk, as well as to establish speculative investment positions in their portfolios. This course represents advanced study in the way that these assets operate, and how they are used. Special emphasis is given to the understanding of how markets come to price these sometimes complicated financial assets. This course provides tools necessary to manage risk, and to value and utilize derivatives in a variety of contexts. (Offered every Fall.) Prerequisites: FNCE 3352 - Investments