SWIFT
INTELLECT
What You'll Discover in This Module
Options Basics
Learn what options are and how they work like insurance for your investments. Understand calls and puts in simple terms and see real examples of when people use them.
Futures Contracts
Discover how farmers and businesses lock in prices months ahead of time. See how futures help manage risk and why they're essential for many industries.
Swaps & Exchanges
Understand how big institutions swap different types of payments and risks with each other. Learn why this matters for interest rates and international business.
Risk vs Reward
See how derivatives can either protect your money or amplify your gains and losses. Learn when they help and when they can be dangerous.
Hedging Strategies
Discover how smart investors use derivatives like insurance to protect their portfolios. Learn simple hedging concepts that professionals use every day.
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Interactive Knowledge Graph
Navigate through topics like exploring a city. See how different concepts connect and build on each other in a visual, easy-to-follow map.
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Smart Quizzes & Active Recall
Test your understanding with real-world scenarios that help you think practically about what you've learned.
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Precision Learning System
Get instant answers to your questions in simple language. Our advanced tools explains everything clearly, no matter what you're confused about.
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60-Second Concept Videos
Learn key ideas during your coffee break with quick, visual explanations. Each video focuses on one concept so you're never overwhelmed.
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Derivatives
Options futures swaps—powerful tools to shape risk and returns
Derivatives might sound scary but they're actually everywhere in finance. Think of them as financial insurance or betting tools that help people manage risk or potentially make money. From farmers protecting crop prices to investors hedging their portfolios derivatives are powerful tools that can either protect you or amplify your gains and losses. They're like the power tools of investing—useful but requiring knowledge to use safely.
Master Derivatives with Cortexos
By the end of this module you'll understand what derivatives are and how they work in simple terms. You'll know when they're useful for protection versus speculation and recognize their role in everyday finance. This knowledge helps you understand market movements and advanced investment strategies.