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Barrier Cap and Floor 

A path-dependent exotic option in which the two boundary protection levels (cap and floor) knock in or out when a...

Barrier Chooser Lookback Option 

A lookback option that allows the holder to choose to have a call or a put option on the same…

Barrier Swap

A swap that comes with an embedded option whereby a counterparty has the right to activate or deactivate the swap...

Barrier Event

An event to which barrier options (or other derivatives such as warrants, swaps, etc.) are subject for payoff determination. It...

Barrier Discontinuity

A condition occurring in barrier options where their being knocked-in (activated) or knocked-out (deactivated) depends on a specific underlying price/...

Knock-In Knock-Out Forward

A structured instrument which consists of long put and short call positions particularly in currencies. A KIKO (knock-in knock-out) forward...

Excursion Time

With respect to barrier options, it is a method to calculate the time spent outside the barrier, whereby all the...

KI Option

An option that automatically activates or comes into life (knocks in: KI) only when a certain price of its underlying...

Health

The relationship between current spot (or forward, for forward barriers) and the barrier price of an option. It is expressed...

KO Forward

A forward contract which has a knock-out (KO) barrier, allowing the holder whereby to avoid unfavorable moves in spot price...