F6M3 Flashcards
Derivative Instrument
derives its value from the value of some other instrument
requires NO initial investments
terms require or permit a cash settlement
Underlying
specified rate or other variable
Strike price
break even point
Notional amount
how many shares
value/settlement amount
paid by loser @ expiration date
hedging
reducing risk of holding/trading asset and liabilities
offset potential losses
OFFS
options
future
forwards
swaps
Option - long
buy/owns a right
Option - short
sell/write/has a contingent obligation
Call option
holder has the right to BUY for a specified price at a specified time
BUY UP
SELL DOWN
Put option
gives the holder the right to SELL as a specified time
BUY DOWN
SELL UP
Futures contract
publicly traded
more liquid
obligated to perform according to contract terms
made through a clearing house
Standardized notional amounts
future - long
buy
profit if it goes up
future - short
sell
profit if it goes down
Forward
same as the future but it is private OTC
less liquid