Why Choose Us ?
Our Derivative Analysis Course is designed for traders who want to master the art of trading derivatives like options, futures. At Market Made Easy, we simplify complex concepts to help you confidently navigate the world of financial markets.
This course provides in-depth learning on derivative instruments, pricing models, trading strategies and risk management techniques. You’ll understand how to use derivatives to hedge risks, speculate on price movements and enhance your portfolio returns.
Gain the knowledge to identify key market factors that impact derivative pricing, manage potential risks and apply advanced trading strategies to maximize returns — all under the expert guidance of Market Made Easy mentors
Who Should Join ?
This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to trade options and derivatives confidently. You will start with the basics of calls and puts and gradually move on to more advanced strategies like spreads, straddles and hedging techniques. The course also covers risk management, strategies and how to plan your trades effectively. By the end, you will be able to analyze the market, make informed decisions and trade options with confidence and discipline either for hedging or maximizing profits.
Derivatives Course Curriculum
What will you learn ?
Derivatives are powerful financial instruments, but they can be complex and carry significant risks if not properly understood. At Market Made Easy, our Derivative Analysis Course is designed to simplify these concepts, providing a solid foundation in derivative types, features, pricing models and risk management strategies.
This course equips traders and investors to manage critical risks including market, credit and counterparty, helping you protect your capital and minimize potential losses.
Through hands-on learning, you’ll develop the skills to analyze market trends, spot profitable opportunities and implement effective derivative strategies to improve your trading performance.
Derivatives Analysis Basic
What are Derivatives?
Products of the Derivative Market:
Futures (Stocks, Commodities, Currency)
Forwards (Currency & Commodities)
Swaps (Currency & Interest Rates)
Forward Contracts
Futures Contracts
Difference between Forwards & Futures
Key Terminologies in the Futures Market:
Spot Price
Future Price
Expiry Cycle
Contract Value
Basis Point
Cost of Carrying
Participants in the Derivative Market:
Hedgers
Arbitragers
Speculators & Margin Traders
Forward & Futures
Major Limitations of Forwards
Future Contract and its Features
Pay-off of Future Contract:
Understanding Margins
Brokerage Calculation in Futures & Options
Understanding MTM (Mark to Market)
Index Calculation:
Market Capitalization Weighted Index Method
Free Float Market Capitalization Weighted Index Method
Price Weighted Index Method
Equal Weighted Index Method
Price Risk in Index Futures
Pricing of Future Contract:
Concept of Compounding
Types of Compounding: Discrete & Continuous
Basics of Time Value of Money
Calculation of Future Price Using Cost of Carry Model
Area of Convergence
Hedging:
Types of Hedging: Stock with Future, Portfolio Hedging using Beta, Option Hedging
Need for Hedging
How to Hedge Stock with its Future?
Understanding Beta:
What is Beta?
How to Find Beta?
Hedging Stock Using Beta
Portfolio Construction and Hedging Using Beta
Systematic and Unsystematic Risk
Introduction to Options
What are Options?
Call Option – Buy & Sell
Put Option – Buy & Sell
Important Terminologies
Intrinsic Value and Time Value
What is Open Interest (OI):
How Open Interest Works
Difference Between OI & Volume
Understanding OI with Example
Option Chain Analysis
Practical Use of OI in Option Trading:
Finding Market Range Using OI Data from Option Chain
Making Iron Condors Using OI Data
Two-leg Strategies and Conversion to Four-leg Option Strategies
Open Interest Analysis – Trend of Market:
Analyzing Change in OI with Price & Volume
OI Data Interpretation from Moneycontrol and NSE Website
Max Pain Theory: Calculation & Use
Put-Call Ratio: Calculation & Use
Put-Call Parity
Option Greeks:
Delta
Gamma
Theta
Vega: Implied Volatility (IV) & India VIX
Rho
Use of Greeks in Practical Option Trading
Option Calculator
Advance Options Strategies
- Option Strategies:
Long Straddle & Short Straddle
Long Strangle & Short Strangle
Iron Condors
Butterfly
Covered Call & Synthetic Call
Protective Put & Synthetic Put
Collar & Box Strategies
Batman
Option Spreads:
Bull Call Spread
Bear Put Spread
Bull Put Spread
Bear Call Spread
Ratio Spreads