Derivatives
Futures Curve
Definition
What is Futures Curve?
The set of futures prices for different contract maturities.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The oil futures curve slopes upward during contango.
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Derivatives
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.