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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
Course Name (English) FUTURES AND OPTIONS
Course Code FIN645
MQF Credit 4
Course Description This course examines the development of derivatives market in Malaysia, the mechanism for futures and options trading in Malaysia and the increasing role that it plays in the capital market. Specifically, the mechanics of hedging, speculating and arbitraging for Crude Palm Oil, Kuala Lumpur Composite Index and 3-month KLIBOR futures contracts will be covered in detailed. Strategies using stock index options and stock options are also emphasized in this course. The legal framework involved in this market will also be covered.
Transferable Skills Independent and Critical Thinker
Teaching Methodologies Lectures, Tutorial
CLO
CLO1 Associate the mechanics of hedging, speculating and arbitraging to the different derivatives contracts in order to make decision within its regulatory framework ( C4 )
CLO2 Differentiate the various type of derivatives contracts and their applications in the Malaysian capital market as to demonstrate lifelong learning skills. ( A3 )
CLO3 Display hands-on experience using software package(s) in Bloomberg and Bursa Station to help students to acquire the practical skills necessary to trade and solve business and finance problems pertaining to the futures and options market. ( P4 )
Pre-Requisite Courses No course recommendations
Reading List
Recommended Text
  • Rosalan A, Noryati A and HO S.F 2009, Introduction to Malaysian Derivatives, 3rd Ed., UPENA UiTM Shah Alam
Article/Paper ListThis Course does not have any article/paper resources
Other References
  • Manuals SIDC 2011, Malaysian Futures and Options, SIDC, Securities Commission Kuala Lumpur