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Teaching code

4S02483

Credits

9

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

SECS-S/06 - MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCES

Period

primo semestre dal Sep 24, 2012 al Dec 21, 2012.

Learning outcomes

The course is aimed at gaining basic derivative valuation methodologies and mathematical models which are in use in the financial industry. Each model is practically implemented and its use is exemplified during computer room sessions.

Program

Forwards and Futures.
Valuation of Forward and Future contracts written on
single name stocks, stock indices, currencies and commodities.

Options.
Basic properties of options on stocks. Option strategies. Binomial tree valuation models. Black-Scholes-Merton valuation approach for options on single name stocks, stock indices, currencies and \textit{futures}. Risk management for options portfolios: delta hedging, theta, gamma, vega, rho. Exotic options.

Swaps.
Valuation models for interest rates and currency swaps.

Futures and Options on interest rates.
Interest rate futures. Cheapest to deliver. Options on
fixed income securities, caps, floors, collars e swaptions.

Credit derivatives.
Credit risk management using credit derivatives. Credit default swap valuation models.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
HULL J. Opzioni, futures e altri derivati (Edizione 8) Pearson Education Italia, Prentice Hall, Milano 2012 9788871927794 Capitoli 1-7, 9-14, 16-18, 24-25, 28

Examination Methods

The final exam consists of a computer room test exercise.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE