Prepare for CFA Level 1: Derivatives and Risk Management

Master financial derivatives - forwards, futures, options, swaps, and credit derivatives with the pricing models and market intuition needed for CFA Level 1 and real-world trading. This intermediate course covers the complete derivatives curriculum: derivative instruments and market structure, forward and futures pricing, swap valuation, options models including binomial valuation, put-call parity, and advanced option strategies. Every lesson combines theory with numerical practice questions mirroring CFA Level 1 difficulty. Top skills you'll gain: • Pricing forwards, futures, and swaps using cost of carry • Options valuation: intrinsic value, time value, Greeks • Binomial model and put-call parity from first principles • Arbitrage identification and derivative risk management You'll be able to: • Price and value derivative financial instruments confidently • Build option strategies for hedging and speculation • Identify arbitrage opportunities in derivative markets Module Highlights: M1: Derivative instruments, market structure, and arbitrage basics M2: Forward, futures, and swap pricing and valuation M3: Options pricing, Greeks, and binomial valuation models M4: Option strategies, put-call parity, and capstone application Take this course if you're preparing for CFA Level 1 derivatives, trading futures and options, or building a career in risk management and financial markets. Disclaimer: This course is an independent educational resource developed by Board Infinity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with CFA Institute or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. This course is not an official preparation material of CFA Institute. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.