BUS 434Commodity, Option, Futures (Derivatives) and Fixed Income Strategies

This course will be divided into two parts, options, futures and derivatives; and fixed income strategies. Part one will combine options, futures, and derivatives, how these are used to reduce risk as well as maximize revenues. The second part will cover fixed income strategies; fixed income will include bonds (local and global bond markets), dividend paying equities, preferred stocks and structured investments. Special attention will be paid to the use of fixed income to transfer wealth and maintain wealth structures in family owned organizations.