Derivatives Trading Tools
Objectives of the course
You will learn what the derivatives trading are, how they work, how operations are guaranteed and you will have the first notions about Futures trading. You will also be able to understand what an option is and how it is useful, expanding the tools of price hedging. You will be able to differentiate between a put and a call, how each one operates, what is their specific functioning.
Derivatives Trading Tools
Objectives of the course
You will learn what the derivatives trading are, how they work, how operations are guaranteed and you will have the first notions about Futures trading. You will also be able to understand what an option is and how it is useful, expanding the tools of price hedging. You will be able to differentiate between a put and a call, how each one operates, what is their specific functioning.

Derivatives Trading Tools
Objectives of the course
You will learn what the derivatives trading are, how they work, how operations are guaranteed and you will have the first notions about Futures trading. You will also be able to understand what an option is and how it is useful, expanding the tools of price hedging. You will be able to differentiate between a put and a call, how each one operates, what is their specific functioning.
Where do I take the course?
Online, from the comfort of your PC or notebook.
Who can do it?
Our collaborators, our clients and students.
How much time will it take me?
The contents are organised in 4 modules of approximately 1 hour each.
What certification will I receive?
At the end of this course you will be able to issue your certificate online.
How much does it cost?
There is no cost, the course is free of charge.
Where do I take the course?
Online, from the comfort of
your PC or notebook.
Who can do it?
Our collaborators, our clients and students.
How much time will it take me?
The contents are organised in 4 modules of approximately 1 hour each.
What certification will I receive?
At the end of this course you will be able to issue your certificate online.
How much does it cost?
There is no cost, the course is free of charge.
Course Modules
Futures
Module 1 Objectives
At the end of this module you will be able to understand the importance of managing price risk and hedging. You will know what are forward markets, how they work, how operations are guaranteed and you will have the first notions about Futures trading.
Table of Contents
- Characteristics of the grain market.
- Risks inherent to the agricultural activity.
- Key concepts.
- Forward hedging.
- Types of markets.
- Futures.
Options
Objectives of module 2
At the end of this module you will understand what an option is and how it is useful, expanding the tools of price hedging. You will be able to differentiate between a put and a call, how to operate each one, what is their specific operation. You will know what the components of an option premium are and what factors influence its price.
Table of contents
- What is an option?
- The option is an insurance.
- Types of options.
- Elements of options.
- PUT: option to sell to an upcoming trade.
- Type of Option: PUT.
- Value of a PUT.
- PUT: Option to sell an upcoming trade.
- CALL: Option to buy an upcoming trade.
- Option Type: CALL.
- Value of a CALL.
- CALL: Option to buy an upcoming trade.
- Ways of settling option contracts.
- Factors influencing the price of premiums.
- Pricing of PUTs.
- Pricing of calls.
- Short Hedging with PUTs.
- Buying hedging.
Options
Objetivos del módulo 2
At the end of this module you will understand what an option is and how it is useful, expanding the tools of price hedging. You will be able to differentiate between a put and a call, how to operate each one, what is their specific operation. You will know what the components of an option premium are and what factors influence its price.
Table of contents
- What is an option?
- The option is an insurance.
- Types of options.
- Elements of options.
- PUT: option to sell to an upcoming trade.
- Type of Option: PUT.
- Value of a PUT.
- PUT: Option to sell an upcoming trade.
- CALL: Option to buy an upcoming trade.
- Option Type: CALL.
- Value of a CALL.
- CALL: Option to buy an upcoming trade.
- Ways of settling option contracts.
- Factors influencing the price of premiums.
- Pricing of PUTs.
- Pricing of calls.
- Short Hedging with PUTs.
- Buying hedging.