The purpose of this reading is to establish the foundations of derivative pricing on a basic conceptual level. The following topics are covered:
How does the pricing of the underlying asset affect the pricing of derivatives?
How are derivatives priced using the principle of arbitrage?
How are the prices and values of forward contracts determined?
How are futures contracts priced differently from forward contracts?
How are the prices and values of swaps determined?
How are the prices and values of European options determined?
How does American option pricing differ from European option pricing?
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