Introduction to Derivative Studies

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: 3 credits from MATH 2321, ECON 2701; COMM 3501; or permission of the Department This course examines derivative securities which depend on the values of other underlying securities. It provides an analysis of financial derivative products, such as forwards/futures, swaps, and options, including their valuation and related investment strategies. [Note 1: Counts as an Economics elective for students taking a Major, Minor or Honours in Economics.] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours).