Discover how equity derivatives work, their uses in hedging and speculation, and see examples of these financial instruments like options and futures.

Equity derivatives, as we know them today, are financial instruments that derive their value from price movements of underlying assets, typically a stock or stock index. They’re popular with traders ...

Bad news from equity derivatives desks to have been relatively contained so far – although banks make it hard to find real numbers. But as investors remain wary of highly structured trades, and bank ...

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Despite new entrants joining the market, the equity derivatives business saw a marked slowdown over the past year, and some well-established firms are now scaling back their operations. After the ...

Equity derivatives are increasingly being used as a substitute for actual shares in North America, according to a recent report by Greenwich Associates. The study of the equity derivatives market, ...

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As the trend toward using equity derivatives in corporate finance sweeps Europe, the situation in the US couldnt be more different. Companies have long used equity derivatives to help manage ...

The global pandemic laid bare the sharp contrasts in banks’ equity derivatives units like never before. March’s stock market plunge – accompanied by rocketing volatility and companies slashing ...

The investment seeks to generate current income in a tax efficient manner while maintaining the potential for capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its ...