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Synopsis
This course covers the derivative contracts. It begins with the raison d’être for derivatives and the futures contracts before moving onto options on various underlying assets and indices. Emphasis is placed on understanding the mechanics of the contracts, their uses for hedging risks or implementing investment views as well as potential pitfalls associated with their use. The discussion on option valuation and option risk measures focus on how various factors affect the values of options qualitatively.
Learning Objectives
- (1) Know what derivatives are
(2) Know the users of derivatives and why they use them
(3) Know the two main groups of derivatives
(4) Understand the difference between a spot transaction and a futures contract
(5) Know what going “long” and “short” mean
(6) Know how a forward contract compares with a futures contract
(7) Know the mechanics of a futures contract
(8) Know the use of futures for hedging risks and for speculative purposes
(9) Know the various types of risk in using futures, such as basis risk, market–to–market risk, liquidity risk and leverage
(10) Know the key features to note in a futures term sheet
(11) Understand the similarities and differences between futures and options
(12) Know the mechanics of an option contract and its P&L computation
(13) Know that options provide asymmetric risk–reward trade-offs compared to a spot trade or futures contract
(14) Know how to classify an option as in-the-money, at-the-money or out-of-the-money
(15) Know how to relate the value of an option to its “time value” and “intrinsic value” components
(16) Know how to compute the breakeven price for an option trade
(17) Understand the wide variety of choices when it comes to hedging risks
(18) Understand the options linked to stock indices, bonds, interest rates and currencies
(19) Know how various factors such as spot price, interest rates and volatility affect an option’s value
(20) Understand the Black–Scholes model and the notion of implied volatility
(21) Know the risk measures typically associated with an option
(22) Know about the various types of warrants
(23) Know the mechanics of exchange traded warrants
(24) Know the notional size of the interest rate derivative contracts compare with those of derivatives on other underlying assets or instruments
(25) Understand the mechanics of interest rate swaps and their use in asset–liability management
(26) Know how a cross–currency swap may be used for hedging the risk of a bond issuance in a foreign currency as well as for investment purpose
(27) Understand some of the risks associated with these swaps
Course Instructor
Chan Onn
Content Expert
Dr. CHAN Onn's background is in the field of Mathematics. He was a faculty member of the department of Mathematics at NUS and was part of the Financial Markets Education team at UBS AG Singapore.
Funding Options
Concessionary rates are also available for bulk enrolments. Please email us at smartlearn@comeandsee.com.sg and we will reply to you within 2 working days.
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Understanding Derivatives
Course modified date: 22 September 2025
- Course Duration:5.5 hr
- Course Full Fee:SGD 320
Course information
Synopsis
This course covers the derivative contracts. It begins with the raison d’être for derivatives and the futures contracts before moving onto options on various underlying assets and indices. Emphasis is placed on understanding the mechanics of the contracts, their uses for hedging risks or implementing investment views as well as potential pitfalls associated with their use. The discussion on option valuation and option risk measures focus on how various factors affect the values of options qualitatively.
Learning Objectives
- (1) Know what derivatives are
(2) Know the users of derivatives and why they use them
(3) Know the two main groups of derivatives
(4) Understand the difference between a spot transaction and a futures contract
(5) Know what going “long” and “short” mean
(6) Know how a forward contract compares with a futures contract
(7) Know the mechanics of a futures contract
(8) Know the use of futures for hedging risks and for speculative purposes
(9) Know the various types of risk in using futures, such as basis risk, market–to–market risk, liquidity risk and leverage
(10) Know the key features to note in a futures term sheet
(11) Understand the similarities and differences between futures and options
(12) Know the mechanics of an option contract and its P&L computation
(13) Know that options provide asymmetric risk–reward trade-offs compared to a spot trade or futures contract
(14) Know how to classify an option as in-the-money, at-the-money or out-of-the-money
(15) Know how to relate the value of an option to its “time value” and “intrinsic value” components
(16) Know how to compute the breakeven price for an option trade
(17) Understand the wide variety of choices when it comes to hedging risks
(18) Understand the options linked to stock indices, bonds, interest rates and currencies
(19) Know how various factors such as spot price, interest rates and volatility affect an option’s value
(20) Understand the Black–Scholes model and the notion of implied volatility
(21) Know the risk measures typically associated with an option
(22) Know about the various types of warrants
(23) Know the mechanics of exchange traded warrants
(24) Know the notional size of the interest rate derivative contracts compare with those of derivatives on other underlying assets or instruments
(25) Understand the mechanics of interest rate swaps and their use in asset–liability management
(26) Know how a cross–currency swap may be used for hedging the risk of a bond issuance in a foreign currency as well as for investment purpose
(27) Understand some of the risks associated with these swaps
Course Instructor
Chan Onn
Content Expert
Dr. CHAN Onn's background is in the field of Mathematics. He was a faculty member of the department of Mathematics at NUS and was part of the Financial Markets Education team at UBS AG Singapore.
Funding Options
Concessionary rates are also available for bulk enrolments. Please email us at smartlearn@comeandsee.com.sg and we will reply to you within 2 working days.
Price: SGD 320
- Course Duration:5.5 hr
- Course Full Fee:SGD 320
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