Commodities, Derivatives and Structured Products

Forwards & Futures - Part 1 (2019)

概要

This eCourse consists of two modules. Module 1 looks at the key differences in the operation of forwards and futures markets where forward and futures contracts both allow the purchase or sale of a specified asset at a certain point in the future. It also examines the pricing of these instruments.

Module 2 looks at the determination of the fair forward price for an asset and the fair pricing of a government bond future.

宗旨

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the key differences between forward and futures contracts
- Identify the main factors influencing forward prices and rates
- Recall the main method used to settle forwards and futures, including cash settlement and physical settlement
- Identify the key factors involved in the fair pricing of a forward and the main exceptions to the theoretical forward pricing
- Calculate the fair price of a government bond future
- Recognize the importance of cash and carry trades in fair pricing of government bond futures

內容

Module 1: Forwards & Futures – Markets
Topic 1: Features of Forwards & Futures
Topic 2: Forward Prices & Rates
Topic 3: Settlement Mechanisms

Module 2: Forwards & Futures - Pricing
Topic 1: Fair Forward Pricing
Topic 2: Government Bond Futures Pricing

詳情

活動編號
TEPDS19007601
地點
網上平台
相關主題
第2類 - 期貨合約交易
第5類 - 就期貨合約提供意見
語言
英文
課程時數
SFC:1.50, PWMA:1.50
費用
所有會員: HKD460
非會員: HKD665
機構會員員工: HKD460