Dec 26, 2024  
2013-2014 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
2013-2014 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Add to Personal Catalog (opens a new window)

FIN 265 - Derivatives Markets


Semester Hours: 3
Once a Year
This is an introduction to the financial derivatives markets and their use in risk management. Fundamentals of forward, futures, swap and options contracts. Topics include the organization and structure of markets in which derivatives are traded, ethical consideration of market participants, and effect of recent changes in market structures. Principles of the valuation of forward, futures, swap and options contracts. Introduction to hedging with derivatives and risk management. Introduction to trading strategies involving options and futures.   

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
FIN 203 ; QM 203  or FIN 235  (or QM 235 ) or FIN 275  (or QM 275 ). Open only to matriculated graduate students in the Zarb School of Business  and in other Schools at Hofstra where appropriate. See specific program requirements. No credit will be given for this course if student has received credit for FIN 260  or 261 .





Add to Personal Catalog (opens a new window)