Course co-ordinator(s): Dr Anke Wiese (Edinburgh).
Aims:
This course provides an introduction to the traded and over-the-counter derivatives markets.
Summary:
- Introduction
- Forward contracts, European and American options, over-the counter and exchange-traded derivatives
- Options: basics, strategies and profit diagrams
- Properties of derivative prices: forward pricing with and without dividends, put-call parity
- Futures contracts
- Bond and interest-rate derivatives
- Exotic options
Detailed Information
Pre-requisites: none.
Location: Edinburgh.
Semester: 1.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of studying this course, students should be able to:
- Understand the process and requirements of trading in derivatives contracts.
- Compare and contrast the features of the main derivatives contracts.
- Understand the main uses of derivatives in hedging, arbitrage and speculation.
- Calculate fair prices of forward contracts.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the practical aspects involved in the trading of derivatives contracts.
Reading list:
HULL, J. C. (2012). Options, Futures and Other Derivatives, 8th edition.Prentice Hall
Assessment Methods: Due to covid, assessment methods for Academic Year 2021-22 may vary from those noted on the official course descriptor. Please see the Computer Science Course Weightings and the Maths Course Weightings for 2020-21 Semester 1 assessment methods.
SCQF Level: 11.
Credits: 7.5.
Other Information
Help: If you have any problems or questions regarding the course, you are encouraged to contact the lecturer
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