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FNCE 4P16: Derivatives I 
Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes 2025 
 
Part 01: About This Guide 
Part 02: Sample Examination 
Part 03: Suggested Solutions to Exam Paper 
Part 04: Study Tips for Students 
 
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Brock University - FNCE 4P16: Derivatives I

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	Brock University
Study Level	Undergraduate
Course Code	FNCE 4P16
Course Name	Derivatives I
Notes Title	Comprehensive Revision Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	30

Get exam-ready for FNCE 4P16: Derivatives I at Brock University with a concise, assessment-focused study guide. It breaks down options, futures, forwards, and swaps with plain-language explanations, clear diagrams, and step-by-step examples. You’ll practice exam-style questions, learn time-saving techniques, and avoid common pitfalls with targeted tips aligned to the latest 2025 syllabus. Each topic includes quick checklists, formula summaries, and worked solutions so you can test understanding and close gaps fast.

FNCE 4P16: Derivatives I provides an introduction to options and futures markets, focusing on pricing principles and the theoretical underpinnings of these derivative securities. Students will learn how to apply these principles to different trading and hedging strategies. The course has a prerequisite of FNCE 3P96 and is delivered through lectures and discussions, with 3 hours of class time per week.

Key Areas of Focus:

Understand the fundamentals of options and futures markets.
Learn how options and futures contracts are priced.
Apply pricing principles to evaluate derivatives.
Explore trading strategies using derivatives.
Utilize derivatives for hedging strategies.
Analyze various types of derivative securities.
Assess the risks involved in derivative trading.

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