This Intermediate Swaps course walks you through the overview of swaps and the different types of swaps traded by investors and institutions for various purposes. We will compare the structure and uses of the different swaps, as well as to demonstrate the calculations of cash flows, pricing, and swap values using examples. We will define some of the most important terminology used in swap contracts such as swap rate, swap spread, and swap curve. We will also show you how swap contracts would look like on a Bloomberg screen and the key information one could find.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
CFI’s Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA)® program covers all the basic, intermediate, and advanced topics about sales and trading, investment banking, and asset management. This program teaches you trading strategies used in the finance and capital markets industry. It is ideal for students who want to learn how to trade different asset classes. The program is completely online so you can take it at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.
Common career paths for students who take the CMSA® are Sales & Trading, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Treasury, Risk Management, and other capital markets careers.
This Intermediate Swaps course is perfect for anyone who would like to build up their understanding about capital markets. This course is designed to equip anyone who desires to begin a career in fixed income, equity, sales and trading, or other areas of finance.
Swaps Fundamentals is part of the Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA)® certification, which includes 30 courses.
5 courses from beginner to intermediate level.
01 Optional8 courses from beginner to intermediate level.
02 Required17 courses in advanced and intermediate levels.
03 RequiredSubmit your CMSA® checklist and order your certificate.
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