Derivatives and Alternative Investments (for Level I of the CFA® Exam)

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In this video series, Professor James Forjan summarizes the Derivatives and Alternative Investments chapters of the CFA Level 1 exam. Prof. Forjan has taught undergraduate and graduate business classes for over 25 years and is a co-author of investment books. All of the important concepts from the CFA Level I Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Alternative Investments chapters are explained in details and each video includes many questions examples.

The readings covered in this course are:

  • Reading 48 – Derivative Markets and Instruments
  • Reading 49 – Basics of Derivative Pricing and Valuation
  • Reading 50 – Introduction to Alternative Investments

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James Forjan

James Forjan has taught graduate and post-graduate finance classes for over 25 years and has also co-authored college-level investment books. He currently teaches a number of different graduate and MBA classes in Pennsylvania. He received his CFA charter in 2004 and has always been keeping up to date with what is happening in the investment world. His resume includes:

  • BS in Accounting
  • Master of Science in Finance
  • PhD in Finance (minor in Economics, two PhD level courses in Econometrics)
  • Completed the CFA Program in 2004 and earned the CFA charter later that year
  • College professor who taught at six institutions since classes such as Corporate Finance, Investments, Derivatives Securities, International Finance
  • Has crafted, edited, updated, and upgraded a multitude of CFA type questions at all levels
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