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Apr 23, 2024
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FIN 260 - Futures Markets
Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
Intensive analysis of futures contracts traded worldwide. Topics include the organization and structure of markets in which they are traded, ethical consideration of market participants, effect of recent computer advances on futures markets, valuation of futures and forward contracts, hedging applications, the role of price discovery, and speculative strategies. Although particular emphasis is on financial futures, including stock index, foreign currency, Eurodollar and Treasury bond futures, commodity futures are also discussed.
Prerequisites & Course Notes
FIN 203, 205; QM 203. Open only to matriculated graduate students in the Zarb School of Business and in other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate. See specific program requirements.
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