Financial Instruments

Swap
Swap: A delightful dive into the world of derivatives, or as I like to call them, the financial world's version of musical chairs!
Total Return Swap
A whimsical yet serious guide to Total Return Swaps, where payments meet assets and laughter blends with finance.
Trading Book
The portfolio of financial instruments held by a brokerage or bank, showcasing the dance of profits and trades.
Undated Issue
A unique financial instrument that brings the idea of 'forever' into the realm of bonds, sprouting interest payments like the proverbial tree that keeps giving.
Underlying Asset
An Underlying Asset serves as the foundation for derivatives, determining their price and value.
Unlisted Security
A deep dive into the mysterious world of unlisted securities, where the rules of formality bend and market makers play.
Valoren Number
An identification number assigned to financial instruments in Switzerland, akin to CUSIP numbers in Canada and the U.S.
Variance Swap
A derivative that lets investors bet on volatility without the need for predicting price direction.
Vertical Spread
An options trading strategy where options are bought and sold simultaneously at different strike prices but with the same expiration.
Zero Basis Risk Swap (ZEBRA)
An overview of zero basis risk swaps including definitions, comparisons, examples, and humorous insights.

Jokes And Stocks

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