Cryptocurrency
International Monetary Market (IMM) Date
International Monetary Market (IMM) Date
The International Monetary Market (IMM) Date refers to the date on which certain financial instruments, such as currency futures and options, are traded on the IMM division of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). The IMM was established in 1972 as a way for market participants to hedge against fluctuations in currency exchange rates and interest […]
Swaps
In forex trading, swaps refer to the overnight interest rates that are applied to positions held overnight. Swaps are based on the interest rate differential between two currencies in a currency pair and are calculated and applied to the trader’s account at the end of each trading day. Swaps in forex trading are essentially […]
Spread Betting
Spread betting is a financial derivative product that allows traders to speculate on the price movements of various financial instruments without actually owning the underlying asset. It is a popular form of trading in the financial markets, particularly in the United Kingdom. In spread betting, the trader takes a position on whether they believe […]
Perpetual Futures
Perpetual futures are derivative products traded on cryptocurrency exchanges. Like other futures contracts, they enable the buying and selling of an asset (typically a cryptocurrency) at a specific price on a future date. However, unlike other futures contracts, perpetual futures do not have a specific expiration date and trade indefinitely. Perpetual futures often offer […]
Options
In financial markets, options are contracts that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specific financial instrument at a predetermined price on or before a future date. Options provide investors with flexibility and can be used for risk management strategies. Options can be divided into two main […]
Option
In the forex market, an option is a financial instrument that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a currency pair at a predetermined price (known as the strike price) within a specific time period. It provides the opportunity to speculate on the future movement of exchange rates without […]
FX Swap
FX Swap, also known as a foreign exchange swap or currency swap, is a financial derivative instrument used to exchange one currency for another at an agreed-upon exchange rate. It involves the simultaneous purchase and sale of two different currencies with two different value dates. FX Swap transactions typically involve two parties, often financial […]
Futures
Futures are financial contracts that obligate the buyer to purchase an underlying asset or the seller to sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price and date in the future. These contracts are standardized and traded on organized exchanges. Here are some key points to understand about futures: Contract Specifications: Futures contracts have […]
Forwards
In financial markets, a forward contract, commonly referred to as a “forward,” is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a future date. It is a type of derivative contract that is traded over-the-counter (OTC), meaning it is not traded on a centralized exchange. The […]
Expiry Date
Expiry Date, also known as expiration date, is a term used in various contexts, including contracts, agreements, warranties, and financial instruments. It refers to the date on which a particular contract or product ceases to be valid or expires. In the context of contracts and agreements, the expiry date signifies the end of the […]
