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Basics of Derivatives and Alternative Investments

Summary

This course is focused on providing the basic concepts and principles of related to the derivative markets and alternative investments. The lectures aim to clarify the main principles and concepts, while the seminars focus on the application of acquired knowledge through case studies, practical exercises, and projects focused on the use of individual assets.

Literature

CFA Institute. Derivatives (CFA Institute Investment Series). Hoboken: Wiley, 2021. ISBN 978-1119850588 .
CHAMBERS, D. R. et al. Alternative Investments. CAIA Level I. 4th ed. Hoboken: Wiley, 2020. ISBN 978-1-119-60415-0 .
HULL, John. Options, futures, and other derivatives. 11th ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson, 2021. ISBN 978-0-13-500994-9.

Advised literature

BODIE, Zvi, Alex KANE and Alan J. MARCUS. Investments. 12th ed. New York: McGraw Hill, 2021. ISBN 978-1-260-57115-8 .
CHAMBERS, Donald R., KAZEMI, Hossein B., Keith H. BLACK and CAIA Association. Alternative Investments. An Allocator’s Approach. 4th ed. Hoboken: Wiley, 2021. ISBN 978-1119651680 .
LAOPODIS, Nikiforos. Understanding investments: theories and strategies. 2nd ed. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021. ISBN 978-1000074741 .


Language of instruction angličtina
Code 154-0575
Abbreviation BDAI
Course title Basics of Derivatives and Alternative Investments
Coordinating department Department of Finance
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Petr Seďa, Ph.D.