Credit derivative
Overview of Credit Derivatives A credit asset is the extension of credit in some form: normally a loan, accounts receivable, […]
Derivatives market
Options
Over the counter
Swaps
Swap, in finance, refers to a derivative product in which the parties to the contract agree to exchange cash flows
Practical Trading
Clearing house
According to 15 USCS § 78c (23) (A) the term ‘‘clearing agency’’ means any person who acts as an intermediary
Stock Trader
Short
Shorting is a specialized finance term. It is also known as going short or short selling. These terms refer to
Stock Exchange
NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext Inc. is a New York-City-based Euro-American multinational financial services company operating a number of securities exchanges, including the
Options
Binary options
Binary options have become one of the fastest growing sectors of the finance industry. While the basics of binary options
Commodities Exchange
New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX)
The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) offers derivative products in commodities. It is part of the CME Group of Chicago,
Derivatives market
Montreal Exchange
The Montreal Exchange (Bourse de Montréal) or simply MX is a futures and options (derivatives) exchange located in the Canadian
Commodities Exchange
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), a financial and commodity futures and options exchange located at 20 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago,
Options
Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE)
Established in 1973 by the Chicago Board of Trade, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (NASDAQ: CBOE) is the largest options
Commodities Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT)
Founded in 1848, the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) is the oldest futures and options exchange in the world. Futures
Stock Trader
Rogue trader
A rogue trader is an official employee who makes trades on behalf of the company that are not legal or
Commodities Exchange
Kansas City Board of Trade
The Kansas City Board of Trade was founded in 1856 by a group of Kansas City merchants, and served as
Stock Trader
Long
In financial terms a long position on a security, such as a bond or stock share, means that the investor