DERIVATIVES – The Pros and Cons, Risk and Hedging Strategies

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Types of derivatives – future, forwards, options and swaps
Underlying markets – interest rates, equities, credit, FX and commodities
Pricing of derivatives
Hedging techniques
Risks with derivatives

Course Details

Date

September 21 - 22, 2023

Time

9:00 am MYT – 5:00 pm MYT

Venue

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Expert Trainer

David Knapp

Course Overview

This course covers derivatives in all the main asset markets – explaining the structure, pricing, hedging abilities, and risks associated with derivatives.

Course Outlines

Session 1

Introduction
Icebreaker – picture quiz
Overview – Contents, objectives
Function of the derivatives market
Different types of derivatives – futures, options, forwards, swaps
Size and growth of the market

Discussion: Do derivatives increase or decrease risks?

Session 2

Underlying markets – Interest rates, equities, credit, FX, commodities
What are the risks associated with derivatives?
Pay off profiles with futures and options

Who Should Attend

Senior managers
Traders at banks and investment houses
Market makers
Fund managers
Risk managers
Investors
Anyone interested in trading and investing

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