What are Derivatives?
Derivatives are financial contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset. There are 4 kinds of derivative instruments – forwards, futures, options and swaps. Futures are contracts or an agreement between two parties to either buy or sell a fixed quantity of assets at a particular time in the future for a fixed price. Forwards are futures, which are not standardized. They are not traded on a stock exchange..An option is also similar to a futures contract, except the parties are not obligated to fulfill the terms of the agreement. These contracts are then traded in the market. The minimum value of a contract is Rs 2 lakh.
Arbitrage:
While dealing in the derivatives market, you are essentially betting on the future increase or decline in stock prices. As a result, many stock traders use the segment to enhance their profits. This is called arbitrage.
Hedging:
The most common use of derivatives trading is hedging. As part of this, you buy in the cash segment and agree to sell in the derivatives market or vice versa. Thus, you are essentially safeguarding yourself from potential losses. Hedging is mainly used by importers and exporters in the currency derivatives segment.
Margin trade:
While trading in the derivatives market, you only pay a margin. This is because the actual value of the contracts would be too large in lakhs and crores. However, when you make a profit, the percentage of growth is exponentially higher. This allows you to make more money.
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