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Chapter 10: Derivatives

In this section

  • The Role of Derivatives
    Discover how derivatives function as essential tools in risk management, speculation, and efficient market pricing, while exploring Canadian regulations and best practices.
  • Types of Underlying Assets
    Explore the key classifications of underlying assets for derivatives in Canadian markets, including equities, fixed income, commodities, currencies, and interest rates. Learn about their pricing dynamics, risk factors, and real-world applications.
  • The Users of Derivatives
    Explore how hedgers, speculators, arbitrageurs, and portfolio managers utilize derivatives in the Canadian market, focusing on risk management, profit opportunities, and regulatory compliance.
  • Options in the Canadian Market: Calls, Puts, and Key Strategies
    Explore how options work in Canada, focusing on calls, puts, pricing models, and hedging or speculation strategies within the Canadian Securities Course (CSC®).
  • Forwards and Futures – Essential Derivatives in the Canadian Market
    Explore how forwards and futures function as powerful hedging instruments in the Canadian financial landscape, focusing on contract structures, risk management, and real-world applications for commodities, interest rates, and currencies.
  • Rights and Warrants
    Explore the fundamentals, mechanics, and Canadian regulatory environment surrounding rights and warrants, highlighting their benefits, risks, and role in equity financing.