EDUCBA

Currency Derivatives & Forex Risk Management

EDUCBA

Currency Derivatives & Forex Risk Management

EDUCBA

Instructor: EDUCBA

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze forex markets and currency valuation factors.

  • Apply futures and options for currency risk management.

  • Design hedging strategies to manage exchange rate volatility.

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May 2026

Assessments

20 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of currency derivatives and the structure of the foreign exchange market. Learners explore how currencies are valued, the key participants in global forex markets, important foreign exchange terminology, benchmark rates, and the role of economic indicators in influencing currency movements.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on the introduction to foreign exchange derivatives and currency futures. Learners examine how currency futures contracts function, understand market participants, and explore how businesses use currency futures strategies to hedge risk in international trade transactions.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

This module explores the operational aspects of currency futures trading. Learners study how trades are executed, how positions are managed, and how clearing, settlement, and mark-to-market processes help ensure transparency and risk control in derivatives markets.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

This module introduces margin systems used in futures trading and the fundamentals of currency options. Learners examine margin requirements, margin enforcement processes, the structure of options contracts, and the key factors that influence option pricing.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on advanced option strategies and their application in currency markets. Learners explore bullish and bearish option spreads, neutral strategies, breakout analysis, protective strategies, and the practical uses of currency options in financial risk management.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

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