financial derivatives

Notional: Understanding Financial Derivatives

A notional amount is the face value or principal amount used to calculate payments for a financial derivative. It's a…

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Swaps Explained: Understanding Financial Derivatives

Swaps are financial derivative contracts where two parties exchange cash flows or liabilities from two different financial instruments. They are…

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Share Options Explained

Share options grant the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a stock at a predetermined price within…

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Option

An option is a financial derivative that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell…

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Futures Contracts Explained

Futures are standardized legal agreements to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specific future date.…

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Derivatives Explained

Derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset. They are used for hedging, speculation, and arbitrage,…

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