There are many real-life examples of companies or investors using currency derivatives, and even more so of derivatives in general. Below are four recent examples. I'd recommend you read or at least skim all of the articles, but you only need to post on one of them. Your posts don't need to be long: explain where there is a connection between an article and the course content, and make a comment about something you found particularly interesting (but still related to the module):
Here are a few articles directly related to our course:
Dollar if Off to Worst StartLinks to an external site. (WSJ, 2023)
Investors Turn to Options to Minimize RiskLinks to an external site. (WSJ, 2023)
Rising Dollar Can Be a Boon or a BustLinks to an external site. (WSJ, 2022)
Changing rates complicate currency hedgingLinks to an external site. (WSJ, 2022)
These articles are on options:
- Small Investors Pull Away from OptionsLinks to an external site. (Wall Street Journal, 2022)
- Currency Volatility Jumps With InflationLinks to an external site. (Wall Street Journal, 2022)
- Investors Forgo a HedgeLinks to an external site.
These two articles are on currency derivatives:
- Currency Gyrations Spark Fresh Bets From Investors; Foreign-exchange markets have had their most exciting time in years, creating opportunities for investors to profitLinks to an external site. (Wall Street Journal, 2020)
- Investors Ramp Up Bets on Market Turmoil Around Election; Stocks show concern about chances of a disputed U.S. presidential result in NovemberLinks to an external site. (Wall Street Journal, 2020)
Alternatively locate and use sources of quotes on currency futures and options to explain specific instruments or positions. For example, visit (click on Data on top): CME group Links to an external site.webpage
Additionally, on the discussion board, you may want to describe, in your own words, the insights, doubts, queries, and serendipitous findings when presented with the content in this module and discuss how you came to understand the concept. This should not be undigested information copied from course materials or internet resources.