Course Overview

This course explains what hedging is, why it matters, and how to apply it in real-world investing or trading. Learners will explore tools like options, futures, forwards, swaps, and practical case studies on how professionals hedge portfolios and corporate risks.

📚 Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Hedging

• What is hedging?

• Why investors and companies hedge

• Difference between speculation and hedging

• Types of financial risks (market, interest rate, currency, commodity, credit)

• Real-life examples of hedging (airlines, exporters, fund managers)

  
  

  Module 2: Hedging with Futures and Forwards

  • How futures and forwards work

  • Hedging currency, commodity, and interest rate risk

  • Long hedge vs. short hedge

  • Cross-hedging

  • Case study: Hedging oil price risk for an airline

    
    

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

    • Understand and apply advanced hedging concepts beyond basic coverage.

    • Design multi-asset hedging strategies for diversified portfolios.

    • Combine derivative instruments for dynamic risk control.

    • Evaluate trade-offs between cost, protection, and performance.

      
      

      Course Duration

      • Total Length: 6–8 weeks (approx. 30–40 hours)

      • Delivery Mode: Online or in-person

      • Level: Beginner to Intermediate