Learners will analyze foreign exchange markets, evaluate money market instruments, apply asset management principles, and assess derivative strategies used to manage financial risk. By the end of this course, learners will be able to interpret FX transactions, compare fixed income and money market instruments, explain mutual fund and hedge fund structures, and evaluate the use of swaps, futures, options, and credit derivatives in real-world financial contexts.
Analyze Fixed Income, FX Markets, and Asset Management
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2 weeks to complete
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What you'll learn
Analyze FX markets, money market instruments, and fixed income products.
Explain asset management principles, including mutual funds and hedge funds.
Evaluate derivatives such as futures, options, swaps, and credit derivatives for risk management.
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January 2026
Assessments
32 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 8 modules in this course
This module introduces the structure, instruments, and economic mechanics of the foreign exchange market, enabling learners to understand how currencies are traded, priced, and managed in global financial markets.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
This module explores the interbank FX market and money markets, focusing on market participants, liquidity dynamics, and the role of short-term funding instruments.
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6 videos4 assignments
This module examines treasury bills, repo markets, and money market efficiency, highlighting how short-term funding and collateralized borrowing operate in practice.
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6 videos4 assignments
This module introduces asset management fundamentals, mutual fund structures, and investment vehicles used to meet different investor objectives.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on hedge fund structures, investment strategies, and operational functions supporting fund governance and transparency.
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6 videos4 assignments
This module introduces swap contracts and structured derivatives, emphasizing cash flow exchange mechanisms and equity swap applications.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module examines interest rate swaps, credit derivatives, and settlement mechanisms used to manage interest rate and credit risk.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module provides a comprehensive overview of derivative instruments, including futures, margins, settlement processes, and options.
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27 videos4 assignments
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