FIN6402 DerivativesBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (ENGLISH, PHD)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (ENGLISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FIN6402 Derivatives Fall
Spring
3 0 3 10
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİLA ASFUROĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. ÜMİT EROL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The purpose of the course is learning the theoretical background of the derivatives as wells as learning how to use them practically. Primary emhasis is on the futures and options with less emphasis on forwards and swaps. Regarding futures markets, main topics are the margin system, theoretical pricing of futures, arbitrage and hedging by futures. Regarding options; main topics are discussion of the variables affecting option premiums, derivation of option pricing formulas by different models (e.g Black-Scholes, Binomial,Monte-Carlo), Option Greeks and Delta Hedging, Option Strategies and Exotic Options

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1)Have enough knowledge and expertise regarding hedging by futures
2)Learn how to derive the theoretical prices of futures,
3)Learn the derivation of theoretical option premium by different models,
4)Learn how to hedge with options.

Course Content

a) Margin System of Futures b) Theoretical Pricing of Commodity, FX and index futures c) Arbitrage in futures markets d) The Use of Futures in Hedging Applications; Static and Dynamic Hedging e) Main Determinants of Option Premiums f) Derivation of Black-Scholes Models and Its Applications g) Derivation of Binomial Model and Its Applications h) Monte-Carlo Approach i) Other Option Pricing models j) Delta and Other Greeks, Use of Greeks for hedging with Options k) Option Strategies l) Exotic Options (Barrier, Lookback, Chooser, Bermuda and Others)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Properties of Futures and Forward Markets
2) The Margin System in Futures Markets by examples from Turkey and U.S
3) The Theretical Pricing of Commodity, FX and Index Futures
4) The use of futures for hedging, Static and Dynamic Hedging, the importance of basis in hedging by futures
5) The basics and primary properties of options, The Profit/Loss Diagrams, Main Determinants of Option Premiums
6) Black-Scholes Model: Its Asumptions, Mathematical Derivation and Applications
7) Binomial Model: Its Assumptions, Derivation and Applications
8) Monte-Carlo Simulations: Definition and Applications
9) Orther Option Pricing Models (Bjerklund-Stensland, Jarrow-Rudd, Corrado-Su, Bates, Hull-White and SABR models)
10) Delta and Other Greeks, Derivation of Black-Scholes, Binomial and Monte-Carlo Greeks, Hedging by Options (Delta Hedging and İts Applications)
11) Option Strategies (Vertical Spread, Straddle, Strangle, Butterfly ad others)
12) Exotic Opions (Barrier, Asian, Lookback, Binary, Chooser, Compund, Bermuda); Definitions, Basic Pricing Formulas and applications
13) Definition of Volatility and Forecasting of Volatility; İmplied Volatility, Historical Volatility and GARCH approaches
14) Swaps; Basic Types and Definitions

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Türev Piyasalar: Futures,Forward,Swap ve Opsiyonlar; Ümit Erol, Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Options, Futures and Other Derivatives, J.C.Hull; Prentice Hall.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being able to evaluate and use new knowledge in Economics and Finance with a systematic approach. 4
1) Being able to develop new thoughts and methods in Economics and Finance by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 3
1) Being able to contribute to the progress in Economics and Finance by independently carrying out an original work that brings innovation to the field, develops a new idea, method, design and/or application or applies a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field. 4
1) Being able to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research at the level of expertise based on Master's qualifications, and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. 4
1) Being able to critically examine and develop social relations and the norms that guide these relations, and to manage actions to change them when necessary. 3
1) Being able to contribute to the process of becoming an information society and maintaining it by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in the fields of Economics and Finance. 5
2) Being able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction that Economics and Finance are related to; and to reach original results by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas. 5
2) Being able to develop a new idea, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to the fields of Economics and Finance, or to apply a known idea, method, design and/or application to a different field, to investigate, comprehend, design, adapt and apply an original subject. 5
2) Being able to defend their original views in the discussion of the issues in the field with experts and to establish an effective communication showing their competence in the field. 3
2) Being able to interact functionally by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems related to Economics and Finance. 4
2) Being able to expand the limits of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article on Economics and Finance in national and/or international peer-reviewed journals and/or by producing or interpreting an original work. 3
3) Being able to contribute to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in Economics and Finance and to support the development of these values. 3
3) Being able to critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate new and complex ideas. 4
3) Being able to communicate and discuss at an advanced level in written, oral and visual English using at least the European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. 3
3) Ability to lead in environments that require the resolution of unique and interdisciplinary problems. 3
4) Gaining high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to Economics and Finance. 4