Level: Beginner
This course provides an overview of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs), including different categories and types of ETPs, as well as some of the opportunities and risks these products present to investors. Lessons in this course will also explore physically backed commodity ETPs, such as those underpinned by gold and silver, as well as synthetic ETPs such as oil ETPs and Short and Leveraged (S&L) ETPs. Some insights into what investors should be aware of when deciding to invest in these products, and ways of mitigating certain risks, are also offered.
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Lesson: #1
ETPs At A Glance
This lesson provides an introduction to Exchange Traded Products (ETPs), including different categories and types of ETPs, as well as how they may offer investors certain types of exposure and returns.
Lesson: #2
Benefits & Risks of ETPs
This lesson highlights some of the opportunities and risks presented by ETPs.
Lesson: #3
Physically Backed Commodity ETPs
This lesson provides insights into the structure of physically backed commodity ETPs, such as those underpinned by gold and silver, and how they work.
Lesson: #4
Synthetically Backed Commodity ETPs
This lesson offers insights into synthetic ETPs and what investors should be aware of when deciding to invest in these products – for example, spot versus futures exposure.
Lesson: #5
An Introduction to Oil ETPs
This lesson focuses on Oil ETPs and what investors should be aware of when deciding to invest in these products.
Lesson: #6
Investing in Short & Leveraged ETPs
This lesson explores short and leveraged (S&L) ETPs and what investors should be aware of when investing in these products – for example, daily returns and compounding.
