Simplex Institute was established in 2000 with the primary aim of providing customized educational and training modules for the financial and academic communities. Our management and instructors, possessing deep academic background as well as extensive professional experience with major investment banks, deliver highest quality education modules utilizing proprietary learning tools such as our flagship VTS² series. We strive to work closely with our clients to cater to their training
needs at various levels of sophistication, from new recruits to experienced
specialists.
◆OSE Futures & Options Simulator
We are pleased to announce the launch of "OSE Futures & Options Simulator" by the Osaka Exchange. Planned and developed by us, this new educational tool enables users to learn about the Nikkei 225 futures and options markets while enjoying trading in a virtual market environment.
The product features multiple "scenarios" with varying levels of complexities that demonstrate various aspects of derivatives including fundamentals and professional strategies. Equipped with detailed explanation videos and a dictionary, the system enables effective self-studying anytime, anywhere.
◆VTSS (Virtual Trading Simulation System) Derivatives
This interactive virtual trading simulation system is an effective tool
for learning about futures and options trading. Through experiencing live
simulations, even complex theories are made much easier to understand.
◆Option Pricer (Options Calculator)
Simplex’s “Option Pricer” is useful in calculating risk-parameters and
theoretical prices. This is an ideal tool for all options learners and
investors.
◆Option Chart (Single Stock Options) (Osaka Exchange website)
This useful webpage enables users to search for and download historical
data such as implied volatilities (IV) and settlement prices, as well as
daily rankings of IVs, on single stock options.
Last Updated Oct 29, 2014
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Oct 29, 2014
We are pleased to announce the launch of "OSE Futures & Options Simulator" by the Osaka Exchange. Planned and developed by us, this new educational tool enables users to learn about the Nikkei 225 futures and options markets while enjoying trading in a virtual market environment.
<Seminar> Seminar held by Pan Rolling, Inc., titled, “Risk Management and Strategies for Option Trading”, by Yusuke Ito
Sponsored by Japan Exchange Group Learn more
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June 19, 2014
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Seminar held by JPX Academy, titled “Volatility and Option Strategies” by Yusuke Ito
Sponsored by Japan Exchange Group and Osaka Exchange Learn more
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May 17, 2014
<Seminar(Japanese)>
(Lecture event commemorating the integration of derivatives markets at JPX)
“Advanced Investment Techniques ～Using Derivatives to Implement Mapped-out Strategies”
Date: May 17, 2014 (Sat.)
Lecturer: Yusuke Ito (CEO, Simplex Institute)
Sponsors: Japan Exchange Group, Osaka Exchange, Nikkei CNBC See Details (Japanese)
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May 15, 2014
<Seminar(Japanese)>
Seminar held, titled “Hedge Strategy on the Nikkei 225 Futures and Options”,
Sponsored by Pan Rolling, Inc.
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Mar 20, 2014
<DVD(Japanese)> “Hedging utilizing Nikkei 225 Futures and Options” on sale.
Recording of the seminar from “Investment Strategy EXPO 2014”, held by Pan Rolling, Inc.
Lecturer: Yusuke Ito (CEO, Simplex Institute)
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Feb 25, 2014
<Magazine(Japanese)>
Panel discussion titled, “For further development of Japanese Derivatives
Markets”,
featured in ”Gekkan Shihon-Shijo” (monthly publication by the Capital Markets Research Institute (Japan)), February, 2014:
Participants: Mr. Hiromi Yamaji (CEO, Osaka Exchange), Mr. Sadakazu Osaki
(Head of Research, Nomura Research Institute), and Ms. Makiko Hanawa (Managing
Director, Simplex Institute) Read article (Japanese)
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Jan 30, 2014
<Seminar >
New on-demand options seminars by Makiko Hanawa released on SBI Securities’ website:
Speakers:
Jim Rodgers (Author, financial commentator and international investor) Kenji Fujimaki (Bond, Forex, and Equity trader, economic analyst) Michiko Kawai (Representative Director and
FX strategist, Wakabayashi FX Associates Co. Ltd.,), Makiko Hanawa (Managing Director, Simplex Institute, Inc.)
Sponsors:
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Osaka Securities Exchange
Tokyo Financial Exchange
Tokyo Commodity Exchange
Tokyo Grain Exchange
Kansai Commodities Exchange
Last Updated Oct 29, 2014
