Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 10361/2016 - 17/08/2016
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 TP , Cód. 392511.
Lecturer
- Luís António Antunes Francisco (1)
- José Miguel Ferreira Graça (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
NA
Objectives
Basics of financial markets and derivatives that will allow students to be able to manage financial risk. Be able to make informed investment decisions assessing products, techniques and inherent risks and factors.
Program
1 - General concepts of financial market
2 - Risk management related issues
3 - Derivative market instruments
4 - Strategies based on investment decision and speculation
5 - Forward or long-term contracts
6 - Future markets and contracts
7 - Options
8 - Swaps
Evaluation Methodology
A mark of 10/20 exempts students from exam. Individual assignments (20%) and individual written tests (80%).
Bibliography
- Ferreira, D. e , . (2010). Futuros e Outros Derivados. Lisboa: Edições Silabo
- Pires, C. (2008). Mercados e Investimentos Financeiros. Lisboa: Escolar Editora
Teaching Method
Face-to-face lectures, case study analysis and practical assignments.
Software used in class
