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Derivative Securities

Course #: AF 435

Description:
Derivative securities are contracts whose payoffs are derived from the outcome of another security or asset price. This course focuses on the valuation and (mis)use of derivative securities. Specifically, the course covers: history of derivatives, valuation of forwards, futures, swap and option contracts, and the use of derivative securities to hedge financial risk, particularly interest rate and foreign currency risk.

Pre Requisites:

• Pre-req = AF 301
• A minimum of 60 credits
• MGT majors only

Offered in:

2025 Fall

• Section: 01
• Class Number: 2727
• Schedule/Time: Tu, 7:00 - 9:45 pm
• Instructor: Rzakhanov, Zaur
• Location: McCormack M
• Session: Regular Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
• Capacity: 24
• Enrolled: 18
• Status: Open
• Credits: 3/3
• Class Notes: Pre Requisites: Pre-req = AF 301 and a minimum of 60 credits, MGT majors only
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