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Fall 2012
Mar 28, 2024
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GRBU 540 - Derivative Securities
Derivatives are financial instruments whose returns depend on the performance of some other underlying assets. They are used extensively to manage financial risk. This course will study the building blocks of derivatives; futures, forwards and options, and examine their use in a number of applications including hedging, portfolio management and raising capital. The course will also study the securitization process and its role in creating derivative securities. Finally the course will examine organizational issues that are critical to avoiding derivative losses.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Graduate, Pittsburgh Council on HE, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

Business Department

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:     
      Graduate

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