This course studies derivative securities such as Forwards, Futures, Options, and SWAPs. Topics include an introduction to the institutions and pricing of derivative securities in commodity, interest rate, and foreign exchange markets, the use of derivative securities for hedging, speculation, and arbitrage, and their role as a stabilizing mechanism in the economy.

Antirequisite(s): Management and Organizational Studies 4312A/B.

Prerequisite(s): Economics 2300A/B, Management and Organizational Studies 3310A/B, and enrolment in BMOS, or Major in Finance.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.