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
Charles Hernandez
To be fair, I wasn't expecting to get this much out of it. I finally understand the difference thanks to the section on CFD (Contract for Difference). This cleared up a lot of confusion I had.
Benjamin Bennett
I have to admit this exceeded my expectations. I appreciated the diagrams used to explain Exchange traded funds (ETFs), it made the structure obvious. Short, sharp and to the point.
Kimberly Cooper
This module stood out to me. The explanation of Exchange traded funds (ETFs) answered questions I've had for a long time. Looking forward to the next course.
Rebecca Ramos
The lesson covering Exchange traded funds (ETFs) used practical scenarios that made the idea concrete. The real-world examples really helped.
Samuel Williams
I appreciated the diagrams used to explain Exchange traded funds (ETFs), it made the structure obvious. I replayed a couple of sections just to be sure I got it right.
Mia Ramos
I'm impressed with this course, the pace of the lessons was thorough, never felt rushed or too slow. Already recommended it to a colleague.
Cynthia Nelson
I finally feel like this topic clicked for me. I liked how CFD (Contract for Difference) was tied back to real market instruments rather than just definitions. The real-world examples really helped.
James Scott
Great course overall, the length of each lesson was well explained, easy to fit into a busy schedule. Already recommended it to a colleague.
Jacob Morgan
The lesson covering What are Financial Derivatives used practical scenarios that made the idea concrete. Perfect refresher even though I knew the basics.
Shirley Miller
I appreciated the diagrams used to explain Exchange traded funds (ETFs), it made the structure obvious. Looking forward to the next course.
