Tag: Derivatives
Futures and Options explained
October 28th, 2009, 34 Comments
Futures and options are the derivative instruments in which the buyer and seller enter into an agreement or transaction which will get settled on a future date. In simple terms it is a promise between buyer and seller to transfer the actual underlying assets (commodities, gold, stock, currency etc) on a specific future date at a specific stipulated price as per the agreement.
What are Derivatives ? A Brief Introduction
October 26th, 2009, 10 Comments
Derivatives, as the name indicates are the financial instruments which derive their value from some other asset of monetary value called as “underlying asset”. This underlying asset can be gold, currency, stock or any commodity. In short, derivative is not an asset in itself but an agreement or a contract to transfer the real asset in future whenever exercised
