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Future to Options: A practical guide to Derivatives

Date of Visit: 11th August 2025

Number of Participants:  Approximately 90 students

Mr. Harsh Yadav from Wise Trading Academy conducted an engaging and insightful guest lecture on From Futures to Options: A practical guide to derivatives, aimed at enhancing participants’ understanding of complex financial instruments.

The session commenced with a comprehensive explanation of futures and options contracts, detailing their mechanics, structures, and real-world applications in financial markets. To bring theory to life, Mr. Yadav utilized a live trading terminal to demonstrate real-time trades, offering participants a hands-on view of current market dynamics.

An interactive segment featured pay-off chart demonstrations using dummy trade scenarios, which effectively illustrated how different derivative strategies perform under varying market conditions. This practical approach helped clarify abstract concepts and deepened attendees’ analytical skills.

In addition to technical explanations, Mr. Yadav emphasized the strategic role of derivatives in modern finance, including their use in risk management and leveraging investment potential. He provided a well-rounded perspective by also addressing the risks and limitations associated with these instruments.

The session concluded with an introduction to various hedging strategies, equipping participants with practical tools to manage and mitigate trading risks effectively.

Overall, Mr. Yadav’s expertise, combined with his interactive and real-time approach, made the session both informative and impactful, leaving participants with a nuanced understanding of advanced derivative trading.

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Date of Visit: 11th August 2025

Number of Participants:  Approximately 90 students

Mr. Harsh Yadav from Wise Trading Academy conducted an engaging and insightful guest lecture on From Futures to Options: A practical guide to derivatives, aimed at enhancing participants’ understanding of complex financial instruments.

The session commenced with a comprehensive explanation of futures and options contracts, detailing their mechanics, structures, and real-world applications in financial markets. To bring theory to life, Mr. Yadav utilized a live trading terminal to demonstrate real-time trades, offering participants a hands-on view of current market dynamics.

An interactive segment featured pay-off chart demonstrations using dummy trade scenarios, which effectively illustrated how different derivative strategies perform under varying market conditions. This practical approach helped clarify abstract concepts and deepened attendees’ analytical skills.

In addition to technical explanations, Mr. Yadav emphasized the strategic role of derivatives in modern finance, including their use in risk management and leveraging investment potential. He provided a well-rounded perspective by also addressing the risks and limitations associated with these instruments.

The session concluded with an introduction to various hedging strategies, equipping participants with practical tools to manage and mitigate trading risks effectively.

Overall, Mr. Yadav’s expertise, combined with his interactive and real-time approach, made the session both informative and impactful, leaving participants with a nuanced understanding of advanced derivative trading.

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