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Derivatives

Derivatives: Increasing your portfolio’s efficiency

Date/Times: 6 April 2011, 09.00-12.30

Location: 1 Poultry, London EC2R 8JR view map

Presenters: Nick Barlett

Derivatives have a reputation for complexity and danger and often conjure up an image of casino capitalism. Warren Buffett even called them financial weapons of mass destruction. However, arguably derivatives are simply tools that exist to solve problems and are, in many cases, a more efficient way to invest.

This module dispels the myths and explains how, while covering the principal reasons why, derivatives are used.

Benefits of attending this session: after having attended this session you will appreciate how derivatives can be employed to more efficiently manage exposures to financial markets.