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Asset Classes

Develop practical understanding of equity, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives, and FX markets. Equip professionals to interpret price behaviour, assess risk, and support investment decisions.

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Kaplan's asset classes courses build broad market awareness and technical understanding across equity, fixed income, derivatives, alternatives, and currency markets. Each course combines clear explanation with practical context, helping participants understand how instruments function, how markets interact, and how risks and opportunities arise.

The Global Capital Markets

This course provides a clear, practical overview of how global capital markets operate. Participants explore the structure, purpose, and interconnections between key markets, alongside the roles played by major industry participants.

Designed to build broad market awareness, the course links theory with real-world events and developments, helping participants interpret market activity and better understand the financial environment in which they operate.

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Describe the structure and function of global capital markets
Explain how major markets and instruments are connected
Identify the roles of key market participants
Understand how market developments influence financial activity
Interpret commentary from the financial press
Apply market knowledge within their professional role

Equity Capital Markets

This foundation-level course provides a clear introduction to equity markets and products. Participants explore how equity securities are issued, priced, and traded, alongside the factors that influence share prices in secondary markets.

The course also examines key concepts such as investor participation, short selling, securities lending, and the fundamentals of equity valuation.

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Understand core equity market terminology
Identify different types of equity securities
Distinguish between equity and debt instruments
Explain how shares are priced and traded
Understand the mechanics and risks of short selling
Describe the principles of relative valuation

Debt Capital Markets

This course provides a practical introduction to debt capital markets and fixed income instruments. Participants explore how debt markets function, the roles of issuers and investors, and the factors influencing pricing and risk.

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Describe the structure and organisation of debt markets
Understand core fixed income terminology
Explain the role of central banks and monetary policy
Identify major debt issuers and investors
Understand the debt issuance process
Explain common bond pricing approaches

Derivatives

This course provides a practical introduction to derivative markets and instruments. Participants explore why derivatives are used, how they are structured, and the roles they play in risk management and investment strategies.

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Distinguish between forwards, futures, options, and swaps
Explain the purpose and characteristics of derivative contracts
Understand the difference between OTC and exchange-traded derivatives
Describe the mechanics of call and put options
Understand the basic features of swap agreements
Explain how derivatives are used for hedging and risk management
Recognise the role of derivatives in speculative strategies

Alternative Investments

This course provides a practical introduction to alternative investments and their role in modern portfolios. Participants explore how alternative assets differ from traditional investments and why they are increasingly used for diversification, return enhancement, and risk management.

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Explain the characteristics of alternative investments
Distinguish between traditional and alternative asset classes
Understand the features of key alternative investment types
Recognise the diversification benefits of alternatives
Understand the role of hedge funds in portfolio construction
Describe common hedge fund strategies
Identify key risks associated with alternative investments

FX and Money Markets

This course provides a practical introduction to foreign exchange and money markets. Participants explore how these markets function, the instruments traded, and the roles of major participants.

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Describe the structure and purpose of FX and money markets
Identify key market participants and their motivations
Understand the mechanics of core FX instruments, including spot, forwards, and swaps
Explain the role of major money market instruments
Recognise how these markets support liquidity and risk management

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