Learning paths

Start here – understand what derivatives are, how they trade, and the key infrastructure.

Master futures contracts, pricing models, and margin mechanics.

From option basics through payoff strategies and put-call parity.

Understand how options are priced – binomial trees to Black-Scholes.

Learn to manage portfolio risk with hedging strategies.

Navigate fixed income instruments, yield curves, and interest rate derivatives.

Master interest rate swaps from mechanism to comparative advantage.

Rapid review of key formulas, payoff shapes, and exam hotspots.