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BUS 316: Derivative Securities

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Simon Fraser University - BUS 316: Derivative Securities (Solutions)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2026 - 2027

University	Simon Fraser University
Study Level	Undergraduate
Course Code	BUS 316
Course Name	Derivative Securities
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	30

This comprehensive examination guide is designed for students enrolled in BUS 316: Derivative Securities at Simon Fraser University. It offers extensive coverage of all assessments throughout the course. Whether you are preparing for your assessment or the essential course examination, this guide provides vital exam techniques and focuses on core questions relevant to your academic success. It features clear diagrams to enhance understanding and retention. This self-study resource is updated to reflect the latest course content, ensuring you are fully prepared for all academic evaluations.

BUS 316: Derivative Securities at Simon Fraser University explores derivative securities, focusing on options and futures contracts to manage risk and maximize profit. The course covers valuation techniques, market organization, trading mechanics, and quantitative analysis relevant to derivatives. Prerequisites include BUS 312 and 336 with a minimum grade of C- and completion of 45 units.

Key Areas of Focus:

Define and differentiate financial contracts and their terms.
Construct and analyze combined trading positions and strategies.
Apply replication techniques and pricing models in financial markets.
Understand interest rate conventions and their impact on financial instruments.
Identify arbitrage opportunities using forward contracts and European options.
Utilize risk-neutral valuation and the binomial model for option pricing.
Evaluate exchange-traded options and futures contracts.
Implement hedging strategies using the binomial model.
Apply the Black-Scholes model for risk-neutral valuation of options.
Calculate and interpret Greeks (delta, gamma, theta, vega) for option portfolios.
Analyze historical and implied volatility in option pricing.
Define and analyze various types of swaps and their applications.

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME
BUS 232	Data and Decisions I
BUS 233	Introduction to Business Law and Ethics
BUS 251	Financial Accounting I
BUS 272	Behaviour in Organizations
BUS 312	Introduction to Finance
BUS 315	Investments
BUS 316	Derivative Securities
BUS 320	Financial Accounting: Assets
BUS 321	Financial Accounting: Equity
BUS 322	Intermediate Managerial Accounting
BUS 341	Fundamentals of Marketing
BUS 410	Financial Institutions
BUS 413	Corporate Finance
ECON 103	Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 105	Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 201	Microeconomic Theory I: Competitive Behavior
ECON 233	Introduction to Economic Data and Statistics
ECON 333	Statistical Analysis of Economic Data
STAT 270	Introduction to Probability and Statistics
STAT 485	Applied Time Series Analysis

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Simon Fraser University - BUS 316: Derivative Securities (Solutions)

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