Derivatives

Derivatives are financial instruments, which include forwards, futures, options and swaps, whose value is based on (or derived from) an underlying asset, index or reference rate.

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Weather derivatives
Weather derivatives gives payoffs dependant on the weather. Usually the weather is measured by the deviation in the temperature from the normal temperature.

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Variation Margin

Payment made on a daily or intraday basis by a clearing member to the clearing organization based on adverse price movement in positions carried by the clearing member, calculated separately for customer and proprietary positions.


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