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Lecture
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This lecture introduces the concept of derivatives, covering forward contracts and options. It explains the obligations and payoffs of long and short positions, as well as the basic uses of derivatives such as hedging, speculation, and arbitrage. The lecture also explores portfolio insurance, hedging strategies with forwards and puts, and various speculative strategies like bear spreads, straddles, and butterfly spreads.