Postgraduate certificate Equity Derivatives

The equity market, or also known as the stock market, is a reflection of business probabilities that directly relates to the general economic situation of countries around the world. For this reason, markets are necessary, primarily for the economies of individual nations, as they provide companies with adequate resources and liquidity. In accordance with the importance of this field of study, this program has been developed, which will provide the professional with prestigious material related to portfolios formed by variable income assets. In that sense, it will be supported by multimedia tools of the highest standards, in addition, all this will be executed through a 100% online modality.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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Syllabus

The Postgraduate certificate in Equity Derivatives is a program that essentially focuses on specific skills that delve into multifactor models, VAR (Value at Risk) models and Money Management models.
Therefore, this educational program is focused on a strictly theoretical-practical pillar, accompanied by the immense knowledge and vast experience of a fully qualified teaching staff in the area of finance.

A syllabus designed with the purpose of delving into key aspects to detail the particularities of the most common exotic options"

Syllabus

This program incorporates 150 hours of continuous learning, in which TECH will guide students to the paths of professional success through an elite education, instilling excellence and efficiency. In this way, the graduate will reach the top with the most important positions in the financial sector, rigorously assimilating the challenges imposed by the work environment. Therefore, this program provides multiple skills related to active, passive and alternative management.
In this sense, the teaching team has developed a comprehensive syllabus containing 1 module, with the aim of strengthening and expanding the graduate's knowledge of criteria based on long-term perspectives.

On the other hand, the students of this Postgraduate certificate will learn fundamental concepts about dispersion measures: Standard Deviation In this way, professionals will be able to obtain top-level competences related to other approaches to portfolio risk and its management.

Furthermore, TECH focuses on comfort and excellence, that is why this program offers the most complete and high quality update, being a program of great flexibility as it only requires a device with an internet connection to easily access the Virtual Platform from the comfort of wherever you are.

This Postgraduate certificate is developed over 6 weeks and is divided into 1 module.

Module 1. Equity Derivatives

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers students the opportunity to take this Postgraduate certificate in Equity Derivatives entirely online. During the 6 weeks of the specialization, the student will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, which will allow the students to self-manage their study time.

Module 1. Equity Derivatives

1.1. Investment in Equities Investment in shares: Elements

1.1.1. Measurement of equities returns
1.1.2. Historical returns of equity markets: Comparison with the one of other financial assets

1.2. Equity Risk Assessment Measures

1.2.1. Measures of Dispersion: Standard deviation
1.2.2. Capital Asset Pricing Model and the beta of a financial asset
1.2.3. Asymmetric risk measures

1.3. Portfolios made up of equity assets

1.3.1. Returns and risk of an equity portfolio
1.3.2. Diversification
1.3.3. Performance Measures of an equity portfolio

1.4. Equity Portfolio Management

1.4.1. Passive management: search for a suitable benchmark
1.4.2. Active management: search for alpha
1.4.3. Alternative management: search for positive return

1.5. Other approaches to portfolio risk and its management

1.5.1. Multifactor models
1.5.2. VAR (Value at Risk) models
1.5.3. Money Management Models

1.6. Criteria for the formation of actively managed portfolios in a long-term perspective

1.6.1. Criteria based on long-term perspectives
1.6.2. Strategic Asset Allocation
1.6.3. Fundamental Analysis

1.7. Criteria for the formation of actively managed portfolios in a short-term perspective

1.7.1. Criteria based on short-term Perspectives
1.7.2. Graphical analysis
1.7.3. Statistical Analysis

1.8. Investment coverage in individual stocks

1.8.1. Coverage ratio. Use of futures
1.8.2. Coverage with purchased options
1.8.3. Coverage with sold options

1.9. Investment coverage in equity portfolios

1.9.1. Coverage ratio. Portfolio beta
1.9.2. Portfolio coverage with future
1.9.3. Portfolio coverage with Options

1.10. Limitations of coverage with options

1.10.1. Influence of the estimated period at risk on the coverage
1.10.2. Influence on the coverage of the option strike
1.10.3. Influence on the coverage of the option expiration

This academic itinerary is exclusive to TECH and you will be able to develop it at your own pace thanks to its 100% online Relearning methodology"

Teaching Objectives

From this program, the professional will be able to obtain the most current news about investment in variable income and investment in shares within the Trading area. In addition, TECH will provide students with a variety of multimedia resources and technical knowledge that will lead them to enhance areas such as the Capital Asset Pricing Model and the beta of a financial asset, as well as to delve into asymmetric risk measures. Therefore, at the end of this Postgraduate certificate, students will have broadened their competences related to profitability and risk of an equity portfolio.

One of TECH's objectives is to guarantee your professional growth through the implementation of the most innovative material in the sector"

TECH makes the goals of their students their own goals too
Working together to achieve them

The Postgraduate certificate in Equity Derivatives will enable the student to:

Analyze financial derivatives markets, from their origins in forward transactions to the present day, given that millions of transactions take place every day and involve large equivalent amounts of capital
Delve into the principles of investment in equities, with special emphasis on two key elements such as profitability and risk
Delve into the characteristics of trading platforms and derivative trading platforms and derivative contracts in international markets
Determine and compare the management of such expectations with combined option figures
Differentiate the risks inherent in strategies for exploiting bullish versus bearish volatility expectations
Examine the possibilities offered by calendar combinations between bought options and sold options with different maturities
Analyze and compare the different possibilities of option combinations in order to progressively improve the portfolio performance
Examine the possibilities offered by combinations between bought and sold options with different maturities to improve portfolio performance
Detailing the particularities of the most common exotic options
Compare the performance of each exotic option to improve the return-risk ratio of the equity investment

Postgraduate Certificate in Equity Derivatives

Equity derivatives are financial instruments whose values are linked to the price of equity assets, such as stocks or stock market indices. Discover this fascinating universe with the most complete and up-to-date Postgraduate Certificate in Equity Derivatives created by TECH Global University. This program, taught online, will provide you with a detailed exploration of equity derivatives, including options and futures. Here, you will learn how to evaluate, understand and use these instruments strategically to optimize your investments in the dynamic equity market. Our balanced approach combines theory with practical, real-world applications. Through case studies and simulations, you will acquire practical skills that will enable you to make informed decisions in complex financial scenarios. From here, you will excel in the competitive financial world with a specialized knowledge of equity derivatives.

Learn about equity derivatives

Guided by a faculty of professionals with extensive experience in the financial markets, you'll gain direct knowledge from those who have successfully navigated the world of equity derivatives. Here, you'll discover advanced strategies for managing and maximizing returns in equity portfolios. From hedging to controlled speculation, this Postgraduate Certificate will provide you with the tools you need to design strategies tailored to your financial objectives. In addition, we will prepare you to deal with real-world situations, so you will learn how derivatives can be used to manage risk and take advantage of opportunities in changing market conditions. Join us on this exciting educational journey and acquire the essential skills to navigate and thrive in the exciting world of equity investing. Start your journey to financial excellence with the most comprehensive Postgraduate Certificate - we look forward to seeing you!