Derivatives & Risk Management

Derivatives & Risk Management

Derivatives & Risk Management is a structured track of 5 lessons that build a complete, interview-ready understanding of the topic. Work through them in order, then use the quiz and flashcards in each lesson to revise.

What this course covers

  • Forwards vs Futures Explained - A forward contract is a customised, OTC agreement to buy or sell an asset at a pre-determined price on a future date.
  • Options Explained: Calls, Puts & the Greeks - An option gives the holder the right but not the obligation to buy (Call) or sell (Put) an underlying asset at a specified strike price (K) before or on the expiry date.
  • Swaps Explained: Interest Rate & Currency Swaps - A swap is an OTC agreement between two parties to exchange a series of cash flows over a specified period.
  • Corporate Hedging Strategies Explained - Indian corporations face significant market risks that are actively managed through derivatives: 55 Industry Primary Risk Hedging Instrument Example IT Services (TCS, Inf
  • The Derivatives Market in India - India's derivatives market, anchored by NSE, has grown into one of the largest globally by contract volume, driven by retail participation in index options.