Derivatives Fundamentals
With Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
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Duration: 1h 12m
Skill level: Beginner + Intermediate
Released: 2/10/2025
Course details
Want to know more about derivatives? This course, designed by Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), covers the definition, purpose, and components of each of the four main types of derivatives—forward, futures, options, and swaps contracts—examining real-world examples of each with practical demonstrations in Microsoft Excel. Topics covered include derivative contracts, over-the-counter vs. exchange-traded derivatives, forward contracts, futures contracts, initial and maintenance margins, call and put options, moneyness, swap contracts, and more. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to explain the key differences between the four types of derivatives and how they can be used for hedging and speculating purposes.
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Meet the instructor
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Sera Njuguna
Sera Njuguna
Head, Credit Administration at Ecobank Kenya Limited (Team Leader, Credit Administration Unit)
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Contents
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- Practice while you learn 2 exercise files
- Test your knowledge 4 quizzes
- Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
- Stay up to date Continuing Education Units
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