Derivatives
Cap
Definition
What is Cap?
An interest-rate derivative that limits the maximum rate paid by a borrower.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The cap pays when the reference rate rises above 18%.
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Derivative
A contract whose value depends on an underlying asset, rate, index, or event.
DerivativesUnderlying Asset
The asset, rate, index, or reference on which a derivative's value is based.
DerivativesNotional Amount
The reference amount used to calculate derivative payments, which may exceed the cash initially exchanged.
Derivatives StrategiesCovered Call
A strategy that owns the underlying asset and sells call options against it.