FINA 442 - Derivatives Markets

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Broad overview of different types of financial derivatives (forwards, futures, options, options on futures, and swaps), while focusing on the principles that determine market prices. To integrate the understanding of these instruments, the discussion emphasizes the relationships among futures, options, and swaps. Emphasizes the application of financial derivatives as risk management tools, not as instruments of speculation. If prerequisite courses are not met department chair approval is required. This class is not available for graduate credit.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

FINA 312

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2018 - 08/25/2024 

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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