Special course
Interest Rates and Foreign Exchange Fundamentals
Present modern instruments and techniques for assessing the interest, foreign exchange and debt market. Macroeconomic evaluation models will be presented and discussed, as well as several relevant issues of the current economic situation.
Minicourse
UCITS funds
Describe the the functioning of UCITS funds, its evolution and pros and cons for a global investor. We describe the main players and instruments used in these markets and the mechanisms for investing globally. Teaching material in english with the examples taken from the market.
Minicourse
How to Use Greeks to Manage a Derivative Portfolio
Introduce modern techniques and derivative pricing practices and how to use the "Greeks" in risk management. Market examples will be solved in spreadsheet with emphasis on calculating the Greeks and risk analysis of the derivatives presented.
Minicourse
Trading Volatility
Provide modern techniques for volatility assessment and forecasting and trading with emphasis on applications to the options market. Volatility buy and sell operations will also be discussed and exercised.
Minicourse
Investment Performance Metrics
Present the fundamentals and the use of investment performance metrics with application to investment portfolios and funds.
Special course
Investment Fund Selection
Present modern techniques and instruments for evaluating investments in funds globally available and also instruments for the management and trading strategy of funds.