THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM 
BUSI4445 - Derivative Investment 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2024 
 
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Part 03. Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper 
Part 04. Final Examination - Hints and Tips 
 
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University of Nottingham - BUSI4445: Derivative Investment (Solutions)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2023 - 2024

University	University of Nottingham
Study Level	Undergraduate
Module Code	BUSI4445
Module Name	Derivative Investment
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	30

This authentic examination guide provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the updated final examination for BUSI4445: Derivative Investment at the University of Nottingham. It also offers a chance to practise useful exam techniques. The guide focuses on core exam questions and includes clear, simple diagrams that facilitate understanding and recall during the final exam. Thoroughly updated, this self-study set covers all topics included in the latest edition of the module, ensuring students are fully prepared to tackle the final examination with confidence.

Delve into a comprehensive study of derivative instruments in this module, beginning with an overview to establish a foundational understanding. Explore the intricacies of forward and futures contracts, uncovering their trading mechanisms and applications in hedging strategies. Learn static hedging techniques for risk management, followed by an examination of stock indices and stock index futures. Delve into the nuances between European and American styles in derivatives, and employ valuation techniques such as Binomial trees and the Black-Scholes model. Gain insights into financial engineering and the development of financial products, culminating in a discussion on the Greeks and dynamic hedging for a holistic grasp of derivative investments and their diverse applications in finance.

Main topics covered:

Introduction to derivatives
Forward and futures contracts, how they are traded and used for hedging.
Static hedging
Stock indices and stock index futures
Derivatives - European and American styles.
Derivative valuation - Binomial trees, Black-Scholes.
Financial engineering
The Greeks and dynamic hedging

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