World derivatives markets operations

Course: International economic relations (master)

Structural unit: Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Title
World derivatives markets operations
Code
ОК6.2
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
To know the conceptual framework of the operation of the derivatives market, and the relevant source base. To know the main instruments of the derivatives market, the principles of their use, the main methods of trading in derivatives, the specifics of exchange and OTC trading in derivative securities. To know the main objectives and uses of forward contracts for various underlying assets. To know the system of organization and pricing in futures trading; margin trading mechanism; To know the basic strategies of futures trading using different underlying assets. To know the basic types and parameters of options; types and styles of options; mechanism of action of options. To know options trading strategies (straddle, strangle, spreadl, etc.). To know the definition of swaps; types of swaps on various underlying assets; goals and mechanisms of their use. Know the pricing mechanism in the derivatives market; the method of determining profits and losses on these transactions.
Form of study
Distance form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To know the theoretical aspects and basics of regulation in the field of various forms of international economic relations and to be able to analyze the causes and consequences of trends in international economic relations. 2. The discipline is based on such disciplines as "Microeconomics", "Macroeconomics", "World Economy", "International Economic Relations", "World Finance", "Stock Market" and "Corporate Financial Management", which are taught within the framework of professional training of specialists of educational and qualification level "bachelor". 3. To have basic skills of search and analysis of regulations, analytical materials and sources of statistical data. 4. To know English or other foreign languages for better opportunities to study regulatory documents on the derivatives market.
Course content
Content module 1. Instruments of the futures market. The concept and purpose of derivative securities. Forward contracts. Futures market instruments: futures. Option contracts. Options trading strategies. Futures market instruments: swaps. Content module 2. The mechanism of pricing and operations in the global derivatives market. Mathematical models for operations with derivative securities. Pricing in the derivatives market. Operations in the derivatives market (Hedging. Speculation. Arbitrage.) International derivatives markets. Derivatives market in Ukraine.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Caputo B. Complete Guide on How to Hedge Using Futures and Futures Options [Електронний ресурс] / B. Caputo, K. Simpson – Режим доступу до ресурсу: https://ca.rbcwealthmanagement.com/documents/231835/231856/complete+guide+on+how+t o+hedge+using+futures+and+futures+options.pdf/52c3864c-e17c-4280-b48f-d3bc7da0885d. 2. Hacker J. Derivatives / J. Hacker, D. Ernst // Financial Modeling: An Introductory Guide to Excel and VBA Applications in Finance / J. Hacker, D. Ernst., 2018. – С. 841–943. 3. Hull J. Fundamentals of Futures and Options Markets / John C. Hull. – Boston: Pearson, 2017. – 624 с. 4. Hull J. Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives / John C. Hull. – Harlow: Pearson, 2014. – 896 с. 5. Hull J. Risk Management and Financial Institutions / John. C. Hull. – Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018. – 752 с.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, seminar.
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Oral answers, additions, blitz polls, discussion, tasks: 40 points. 2. Execution of individual independent work (presentation - case): 20 points. 3. Modular test (test): 20 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Chair of international finance
Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Chair of international finance
Educational and scientific institute of international relations