Derivative Products I & II Suite - Intensive

This program focuses on the fundamentals of derivative products. Day one explores the characteristics, features, applications and pricing of forward rate agreements, eurodollar features, interest rate swaps, and options, as well as caps, floors and collars.

It examines which variables impact option prices using computer software specifically designed for capital markets and derivatives training.

Day two builds on Derivative Products I, and begins with the examination of swap valuation using the par, spot and forward curves and how these curves are derived. Asset swaps are explored and how the spread over or under LIBOR is determined. The pricing of caps, floors and collars is examined, and how they are embedded in fixed income securities. Derivative securities are introduced, securities are decomposed into their component parts, swaptions use in conjunction with callable bonds, is also examined. Finally, the class looks at how equity linked notes are structured.

25-Sep-2008 -- 26-Sep-2008ChicagoUSD$2375register
NY Institute of Finance - Chicago9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live		email course to a friend
Instructor(s): [ Douglas Carroll; ] Thu Fri Level: Basicemail a sales rep
CPE Credits: 14.0print this course

10-Dec-2008 -- 11-Dec-2008New YorkUSD$2375register
NY Institute of Finance - Midtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live		email course to a friend
Instructor(s): [ McCabe Hurley; ] Wed Thu Level: Basicemail a sales rep
CPE Credits: 14.0print this course

Traders, sales and business development professionals, back office staff, financial analysts, auditors and compliance staff.
No advance preparation required.
Students will be able to:
  • Identify who the market participants are that presently use derivative products
  • Identify what markets are derivative products (futures, options and swaps) and on what underlying assets these derivatives are based
  • Explain how these various market participants use derivative products and for what purpose
  • Demonstrate how to price futures contracts
  • Price a swap rate, build a swap curve and understand forward rates
  • Explain how option pricing models work and how to use them in practice
  • Apply and use the products of caps, floors, collars & swaptions
  • Demonstrate how asset managers and the investment community are using the derivative markets today
Financial calculator is required.
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DAY ONE - Derivative Products I
Futures and Forwards
  • Evolution and History
  • Standardized Contracts
  • Margin and Daily Settlement
  • Clearing Firms and Their Function
  • Benefits Of Exchange-Traded Futures
  • Applications Of Futures And Forwards
  • Differences Between Futures & Forwards
  • Time Value of Money

Eurodollar Contract

  • Define an FRA
  • How they are priced
  • Applications of FRA

Eurodollar Futures

  • Contract Specifications
  • The Eurodollar Strip
  • Value of a Basis Point – Futures versus Deposits

Interest Rate Swaps

  • History and Evolution
  • Characteristics and Terms of Swaps
  • Fundamentals Of Pricing Swaps
  • Applications of Interest Rate Swaps

Options, Caps, Floors and Swaptions

  • History and Evolution Of Options Market
  • Option Terminology
  • Risk/Reward - Payoff Profiles & Breakevens
  • Basic Characteristics Of Option Contracts
  • Basic Characteristics Of Caps & Floors
  • Basic Characteristics Of Swaptions
  • Factors Of Options Pricing

DAY TWO - Derivative Products II
Yield Curves
  • Different Types Of Yield Curves
  • What is the par swap curve
  • Par Swap Curve
  • The Spot Curve (Term Structure Of Interest Rates)

Calculating Spot Rates & Forward Rates

  • Calculating Spot Rates (Bootstrapping Method)
  • Calculating Forward Rates

Calculating Swap Rates

  • The Eurodollar Contract Specifications (Review)
  • Discount Factors (Time Value of Money)
  • Calculating Adjustments for Different Day Count Conventions
  • Calculating Swap Rates Using The Eurodollar Futures
  • Calculating The Net Present Value Of Swap

Options

  • Basics Of Option Contracts (Review)
  • Inputs Into Option Pricing Model
  • Volatility: Types Of Volatility & Probability
  • Normal & Lognormal Distribution
  • Option Pricing Models: Black-Scholes & Binomial Pricing Models
  • Option Pricing Models & The Real World
  • Managing Options Risk - The “Greeks”

Interest Rate Options

  • Define Caps, Floors, Collars & Swaptions (Review)
  • Pricing Caps, Floors, Collars & Swaptions
  • Applications of Caps, Floors, Collars & Swaptions

Swap Users In Today's Markets

  • Uses By Corporations (Asset-Liability Management, Bond Issuance)
  • Uses By Asset Managers (Leveraged And Non-Leveraged Uses)
  • How a Corporation Might Use Swaps
  • How an Unleveraged Asset Manager Might Use Swaps
  • How a Hedge Fund Might Use Swaps

Equity Linked Notes

  • Define the structure of an equity linked note
  • Examine a specific structure

Clients who register for this course will receive a complimentary 6 month subscription to the Financial Times and FT.com. The Financial Times is the world's most respected financial newspaper providing a broad assessment on finance, business and the industrial sector. Subscriptions will start within 6-8 weeks of the application process, and are limited to one per client. For questions about your subscriptions call 800-628-8088 or email uscirculation@ft.com. US and Canada enrollees only.

Lunch included for all students taking day classes.