ECON 163B

Economics of Investments: Options and Derivatives

University of California, Merced · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Covers the fundamentals of options, futures, and derivatives, and how they can be used in investment strategies. Introduces different types of options, futures contracts, and derivatives and how to effectively utilize them to manage risk and enhance returns. Covers additional topics such as the basics of options and futures contracts, option pricing models, hedging strategies, and risk management techniques. Builds an understanding of derivatives and how they are used to manage exposure to various underlying assets, such as commodities, currencies, and stocks.

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