FRM Part 1 - Book 3 - Financial Markets and Products (1/2)

🚀 FRM Course by Prof. James Forgan, PhD 🎓

Course Overview: Dive into the world of financial markets and products with an expert guide! In this comprehensive FRM Part 1 course, Prof. James Forgan, a seasoned educator with over a quarter-century of teaching college-level business courses, distills the essence of the first 10 chapters from the Financial Markets and Products book. This is the perfect course whether you're preparing for the FRM Part 1 exam or looking to deepen your understanding of financial markets.

What You Will Learn:

• The Role of Banks: Understand how banks function, their importance in the financial system, and how they create money.

• Insurance Companies and Pension Plans: Explore the operations of these institutions, their roles in risk management, and long-term investment strategies.

• Fund Management: Learn about asset allocation, portfolio management, and the principles that govern fund managers' decisions.

• Introduction to Derivatives: Get a solid foundation in derivatives, including forwards, futures, options, and swaps, and how they are used to manage risk and hedge assets.

• Exchanges and OTC Markets: Compare and contrast exchange-traded versus over-the-counter markets, their regulatory environments, and the types of products traded within them.

• Central Clearing: Discover the role of central clearing parties in financial markets and how they facilitate transactions and reduce systemic risk.

• Futures Markets: Learn about the different futures contracts, how they are used by traders, and their impact on commodity and financial prices.

• Hedging with Futures: Understand how to use futures contracts for hedging purposes to protect against price volatility.

• Foreign Exchange Markets: Gain insights into the complexities of foreign exchange markets, including currency pairs, market movers, and trading strategies.

• Pricing Financial Forwards and Futures: Master the methods used to price forwards and futures contracts, taking into account factors such as interest rates and volatility.

• Commodity Forwards and Futures: Explore the role of commodity forwards and futures in stabilizing prices and managing supply risk.

Course Features:

• Expert Instruction: Learn from Prof. James Forgan, a highly experienced educator with a PhD in finance.

• Engaging Content: Interactive lectures, real-world examples, and clear explanations make learning enjoyable and effective.

• Essential Concepts Summarized: A succinct overview of the key topics covered in the first half of the Financial Markets and Products book.

• Study Aids: Quizzes, flashcards, and practice questions to help reinforce your understanding and prepare for the FRM Part 1 exam.

• Flexible Learning: Access course materials anytime, anywhere, with our online platform that fits into your schedule.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Aspiring financial risk managers (FRMs) taking the FRM Part 1 certification exam.
• Finance professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of financial markets and instruments.
• Students in finance or related fields who wish to deepen their understanding of market dynamics and products.

Embark on your journey to mastering financial markets and products with this essential FRM Course by Prof. James Forgan. Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a certified financial risk manager! 🎫🎓✨