Learn how futures, forwards, options and swaps work, how they are priced at a basic level, and how their payoffs and risks differ across global markets.
Duration4 weeks
LevelBeginner
Modules4
Lessons16
This course introduces the core derivative contracts traded around the world: forwards, futures, options and swaps. You will learn contract mechanics, margining and settlement, payoff diagrams and the no-arbitrage reasoning behind basic pricing. The emphasis is on understanding exposures and risks clearly before any modeling or software work begins.
4 modules · 16 lessons · 4 weeks. Curriculum preview; the final syllabus may change before enrollment opens.
Build a spreadsheet or Python notebook that plots payoff diagrams for calls, puts, spreads and straddles
Compute theoretical forward prices for an equity index and a commodity using cost-of-carry inputs
Write a short risk memo comparing a futures hedge with an options hedge for the same hypothetical exposure
Quantzivo certificates are completion credentials issued by Quantzivo, not accredited qualifications. Courses teach technical and research skills; they do not promise investment returns or provide investment advice.
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