Risks of Forwards and Futures
This module discusses the various risks involved in using futures and forwards. Many of these risks apply to all kinds of financial instruments but some are particular to these derivatives. The main ones are: Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Sovereign Risk, Credit Risk, Replacement Risk, Settlement Risk, Basis Risk, and Roll Risk.
This course replicates the content from module 6 of the course Forwards and Futures: Pricing and Risks.
CPE Credits: 1
| Program Level | Intermediate |
| Prerequisites | Derivative Instruments or equivalent level of knowledge. |
| Advance Preparation | No advance preparation required. |
| Recent Revision Date | June 4, 2015 |
| Instructional Delivery Method | QAS Self Study |
| Field of Study | Specialized Knowledge and Applications |
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Duration : 1 hour
- Risks common to forwards and futures
- Risks specific to forwards
- Risks specific to futures