An index derivative whose performance is based on or tied to an underlying benchmark equity index. In other words, the...

A derivative instrument whose performance is based on or tied to an underlying benchmark index. In other words, the underlying...

An option whose underlying is a financial index, i.e., the entire performance of a specific index. This option gives the...

A futures contract whose underlying is a stock index (such as the S&P 500 in the United States). This contract...

A credit default swap (CDS) that is linked to a basket of credit derivatives. This swap works primarily as if...

A credit default swap whereby the protection seller pays the protection buyer in case of default by one or more...