FINA 4250 - DERIVATIVE SECURITIES

Institution:

Robert Morris University

Subject:

Finance

Description:

This course examines in depth the characteristics of derivative securities such as futures and options contracts, repurchase agreements, and interest rate swaps. The course examines the markets for derivatives securities including the financial needs that motivate financial engineering, the creation of derivative securities. Particular attention will be paid to speculative and hedging strategies that employ derivatives, to financial futures and to the pricing of various derivative securities. Software proficiency in spreadsheet is required. Prerequisites -- FINA3100 AND STAT2110

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 762-0097

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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