Indexes, ETFs, Derivatives, and CFDs
This course takes learners beyond simple buy-and-hold investing into the world of indexes, exchange-traded funds, and derivatives — the instruments that let modern traders track entire markets, diversify instantly, and profit from both rising and falling prices. Across four in-depth lessons, students learn how these powerful tools are built, priced, and traded.
Course curriculum
What is a Financial Index ?
What is a Financial Index ? (Article)
What is a Financial Index ? (Quiz)
Requirements
Prerequisite Course: "Different types of Financial Markets"
Outcomes
Financial Index
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
Financial Derivatives
Contract for Difference (CFD)
Student Reviews
49 Reviews
Student Reviews
Nancy Lopez
Really enjoyed this lesson. I appreciated the diagrams used to explain What are Financial Derivatives, it made the structure obvious. I replayed a couple of sections just to be sure I got it right.
Matthew Green
I finally feel like this topic clicked for me. The comparison of risk levels around What is a Financial Index was particularly useful. This will help me a lot going forward.
Diego Phillips
To be fair, I wasn't expecting to get this much out of it. The lesson covering Exchange traded funds (ETFs) used practical scenarios that made the idea concrete. This gave me the confidence to start applying it.
Oliver Ward
As a beginner, I found this really approachable. The explanation of What are Financial Derivatives answered questions I've had for a long time. This gave me the confidence to start applying it.
Carolyn Davis
Really enjoyed this lesson. The comparison of risk levels around What are Financial Derivatives was particularly useful. I feel more confident trading now.
Matthew Myers
Extremely useful course, the platform itself was smooth to use and the lessons were concise. Looking forward to enrolling in the next course.
Diane Collins
Highly recommend this course, the course content was well paced and easy to follow from start to finish. Just what I needed to build my confidence.
Brenda Jones
Excellent course, the instructor's explanations were beginner friendly throughout the whole course.
Ryan Evans
Overall this was a strong lesson. This section on Exchange traded funds (ETFs) was detailed without being overwhelming. Simple enough for a complete beginner like me.
Jennifer Miller
Surprisingly, this turned out to be my favourite part of the course. The explanation of What are Financial Derivatives answered questions I've had for a long time. The real-world examples really helped.
