ADANCED FUTURE & OPTONS TRADING
COURSE
ADANCED FUTURE & OPTONS TRADING
Course Overview:
This advanced course in futures and options trading is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of these complex financial instruments. Whether you are an experienced trader or a newcomer to the derivatives markets, this program covers a wide range of topics, from advanced strategies and risk management to real-world applications.
Foundations of Futures and Options
- Introduction to Derivatives Markets
- Differences Between Futures and Options
- Historical Perspective and Evolution
- Risk and Rewards of Derivatives Trading
Advanced Option Strategies (Part 1)
- Covered Calls and Protective Puts
- Straddle and Strangle Strategies
- Butterfly and Iron Condor Spreads
- Using Options to Generate Income
Advanced Option Strategies (Part 2)
- Ratio Spreads: Call Ratio Backspread and Put Ratio Backspread
- Synthetic Positions and Conversion Reversal Arbitrage
- Exotic Options: Binary Options, Asian Options, and More
- Advanced Volatility Trading Strategies
Advanced Futures Strategies
- Spreading and Spread Trading Strategies
- Calendar Spreads and Interdelivery Spreads
- Futures Arbitrage Strategies
- Delta-Hedging with Futures
Risk Management in Derivatives
- Delta, Gamma, Vega, and Theta: Understanding the Greeks
- Volatility Skew and Smile
- Portfolio Greeks and Risk Mitigation
- Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis
Advanced Trading Psychology
- Emotions and Decision-Making in Trading
- Mental Discipline and Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Developing a Trading Plan for Advanced Strategies
- Backtesting and Strategy Evaluation
Real-Life Case Studies
- Analyzing Real-World Trading Scenarios
- Handling Complex Market Situations
- Case Studies in Hedging and Speculation
- Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
Algorithmic Trading with Derivatives
- Automated Trading Systems for Futures and Options
- Building and Testing Algorithmic Strategies
- Execution Platforms and Infrastructure
- Risk Management in Algorithmic Trading
Options on Futures (Futures Options)
- Introduction to Options on Futures
- Strategies Using Futures Options
- Commodity and Index Options
- Managing Risks with Futures Options
Advanced Risk Management Techniques
- Value at Risk (VaR) in Derivatives Trading
- Stress Testing and Scenarios for Complex Portfolios
- Margin Management and Portfolio Hedging
- Risk Management Software and Tools
Trading in International Markets
- Trading Futures and Options on Foreign Exchanges
- Cross-Currency Futures and Options
- Global Economic Factors and Their Impact
- Currency Risk Management
Assessment Methods:
- Weekly Quizzes and Assignments
- Case Study Analysis
- Trading Simulation Performance Evaluation
- Prerequisites:
This is an advanced course, and participants should have prior knowledge of basic futures and options concepts. Completion of an introductory-level derivatives course or equivalent experience is recommended.
Note: The curriculum is subject to updates to incorporate the latest developments in derivatives trading. Students will have access to real-time market data and trading platforms throughout the course for practical application