Derivatives I: Futures

Course aim

The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of futures and forward contracts; their nature, value, and the practical circumstances that determine how they are used.

Course content

Introduction to financial markets; forward and futures contracts; pricing for forward and future contracts; hedging with futures; interest rate markets; swaps.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MATH 5040	Statistical Foundations M

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Directed Study (Meetings and activities as agreed with Course Coordinator)	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Final examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.