FIN 5240
Options and Futures
Introduces the derivative markets with a focus on options and futures. Covers forward and futures pricing, and the use of futures contracts to hedge risk. Discusses option valuation primarily through binomial models.
Instructors
Charles Cuny, Kevin Erker, Lorenzo Naranjo, Thomas Maurer, Zhiyu Fu
Reviews
If you want to experience a class where the final exam determines your grade for the entire semester, then this class would be a good experience.
10/2/2024
very strict on details for industry investment presentation. Good knowledge on modeling and industry insight.
2/28/2019
He is a nice guy but his lectures are extremely boring
10/14/2018
Def. he cares about students and willing to explain every detail for us. And he is handsome, too. However, FIN 524 is not easy for non-finance students. So think it twice before choosing it.
1/24/2017