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Posts tagged as “Derivative”
Differences between Trading and Investing, Wagers and Event Contracts
September 13, 2025 |
Trading and investing, wagers, and event contracts are all ways to try and make a profit, but they differ significantly in their approach, time horizon, and underlying mechanisms.
Basics of Swaps
August 19, 2025 |
A swap is a derivative contract where two parties agree to exchange the cash flows from two different financial instruments over a specified period.
Basics of Forwards Contracts
August 19, 2025 |
A forward contract is a private, non-standardized agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a pre-agreed-upon price on a specific date in the future.
Basics of Derivative Contracts
August 19, 2025 |
A derivative contract is a financial agreement between two parties that "derives" its value from an underlying asset or benchmark.
In the world of finance, bonds, equities, and derivatives are three of the most fundamental types of securities.
Off-Balance-Sheet Risk
July 16, 2025 |
Off-balance-sheet (OBS) risk refers to the potential for financial losses or liabilities arising from activities or transactions that do not appear directly on a company's balance sheet.
Shadow Banks
July 13, 2025 |
The term "shadow banks often evokes an image of clandestine, unregulated financial activities.
Temporary Monopoly
June 21, 2025 |
A "temporary monopoly" typically refers to a limited period during which a single entity has exclusive control over a product, service, or technology in a particular market.
Why Stock Futures Matter?
June 16, 2025 |
Stock futures are derivative contracts that obligate a buyer to purchase, or a seller to sell, a specific stock market index or individual stock at a predetermined price on a specified future date.
A Guide to Options Greeks
June 15, 2025 |
In the intricate world of options trading, understanding and managing risk is paramount. While the price of an option appears as a single number, it's a dynamic reflection of multiple underlying factors.
Options valuation can be crucial in assessing an investment's potential because it incorporates the flexibility to make decisions based on future developments.
Different Financial Markets and Instruments
July 31, 2024 |
The financial world can seem complex, but it is essentially a vast network of financial markets where various instruments are traded.
Blue Chip Stocks in Dow Jones 30
October 8, 2023 |
This is the list of 30 companies from the U.S. included in Dow Jones 30 with company descriptions, so called blue chip stocks.