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Characteristics of Derivatives

A derivative is a financial instrument or agreement/ contract whose value changes in reaction to the change in a specific...

Similarities Between Options and Futures

An option is a derivative contract granting its owner (holder) the right, but not the obligation to buy (for a call option) or…

ED Futures Quotations

The price of a Eurodollar futures contract (ED) is quoted as 100.00 minus the interest rate for the contract period....

Difference Between Derivatives and Flow Derivatives

A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance, characteristics and value depend on (and so are derived from) the performance,...

Examples of Credit Portfolio Derivatives

A credit portfolio derivative is a credit derivative in which the underlying is a portfolio of credit names (credit portfolios)....

An FRA Settlement Amount

A forward rate agreement (FRA) is an effective tool to apply a preset interest rate (known as the FRA rate)...

Difference Between Warrants and Exchange-Traded Options

A warrant is a security, issued by a company (such as a financial institution), giving the holder the right to...

Tranching a Swap Unwind

For large unwinds (e.g. notional amount of $100 million or more), a swap transaction can be sliced up into several...

Difference Between Credit Swap and Credit Contingent Swap

A credit default swap (CDS) or credit swap is defined as a swap entered into by two counterparties, a buyer...

Difference Between Credit Default Swap and Credit Contingent Swap

A credit default swap (CDS) or credit swap is defined as a swap entered into by two counterparties, a buyer...