An exploration of technological advancements in the Canadian securities industry and their impact on trading and fintech developments.
Comprehensive exploration of the applications of derivatives in financial markets, focusing on hedging, speculation, and arbitrage.
Detailed exploration of forward contracts within financial markets, emphasizing their customized nature and potential counterparty risks.
An in-depth analysis of futures contracts, focusing on their standardization and trading on exchanges, along with an explanation of margin requirements.
This section covers the influence of monetary and fiscal policies on economic variables, stock prices, and overall market dynamics.
Explore the stages of an industry's life cycle: emergence, growth, maturity, and decline, and their implications for investment analysis.
An in-depth exploration of technical indicators like Moving Averages and Relative Strength Index (RSI), their application, and significance in analyzing financial markets.
An in-depth overview of the mutual fund redemption process, detailing the steps involved, typical timelines, and the impact on a fund's net asset value (NAV).
Understanding the nature of tracking error, its causes, and its implications on ETFs and index parity.
An examination of secondary markets, including exchange-traded and over-the-counter markets, and their roles in liquidity and price discovery.
Exploring dealer markets within the financial sector, their comparison with auction markets, and the essential roles and activities of dealers.
An exploration of the dynamic and collaborative relationships between sell-side and buy-side participants in the financial markets, focusing on the flow of information and services they exchange.
An in-depth exploration of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of total economic output, including its calculation methods, and the distinction between real and nominal GDP.
An in-depth exploration of the fixed-income marketplace, its significance, key participants, market size, and liquidity characteristics.
Understanding the nuances of bond pricing including the calculation of accrued interest and the distinction between clean and dirty prices.
Explore how stock indexes are constructed and maintained, including selection criteria for constituent companies and procedures for rebalancing and adjustments.
Understanding various order types, including market and limit orders, and their role in equity transactions.
An in-depth analysis of major stock exchanges, focusing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), and the listing requirements for companies.
Understanding the key differences and applications of technical analysis and fundamental analysis in investment strategies.
This chapter outlines the introduction to regulation in the Canadian securities industry, discussing the roles of regulatory bodies, investor protection, market integrity, and the principles-based regulatory environment.
Understanding the buy side of fixed-income trading, focusing on portfolio managers, traders, and the institutional clients they serve.
