Derivatives fundamentals course question, course, overall, summer, knowledge

tango_gs

Hi all,

I have a question for the Canadians who took level 2 and have taken (or have knowledge of) the CSI's Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC). I just took the level 1 and, while I feel confident overall, I found my weakest area to be derivatives. Given that this area grows in level 2, do you think it's beneficial for me to take the DFC this summer as a prep for the l2?

Thanks!
GG

WarrenB1

Iginla2010 Wrote:
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> If you are planning to take it only as a prep
> course for L2, don't bother. It's a different
> story if you are required to take it for work.
>
> It will help you but won't be enough for level 2,
> esp. not the swaps portion.
>
> You should also look into their (CSI) Options
> Course if you have spare time, if not the L2
> curriculum is pretty good itself.

Totally agree... DFC and CFA are in totally different league...

Although I think DFC may be important if you want to work in the industry in Canada, because certain jobs requires you to be licensed.

comp_sci_kid

Thanks Iginla and Wangz - of the two do you think that the Options course would be more beneficial?

b_sea93

i would only take one of the two courses, or both for that matter, if i am required to take them for licensing purposes. Not to prep for CFA L2.