In this topic I would like to list commonly used derivatives by class/category. This is just a partial list. You may come across many more products. If you have big picture some insight into common products it might be easy to understand the other.
Equity Derivatives
- Equity Options
- Equity Index Options
- Equity Index Futures
- Equity Forward
- Equity Swap
- Equity Variance Swap
- Equity Volatility Swap
- Equity Variance Option
- Equity Volatility Option
- Equity Warrants
- Equity Convertibles
- Equity Convertible Swaps
- Equity Convertible Preferreds
Interest Rate Derivatives
- Bond Futures
- Interest Rate Futures
- Futures on Swaps
- Options on Bond Futures
- Options on Interest Rate Futures
- Interest Rate Swap
- Cross-Currency Swap
- Bond Forwards
- FRA – Floating Rate Agreements
- Structured Products (Notes/Bonds/Bills)
FX Derivatives
- FX Futures
- FX Forwards
- FX Listed Options
- FX OTC Options
- Currency-linked Notes
- Currency Swaptions
Credit Derivatives
- Credit Default Swap- Single Names
- Credit Default Swap – Basket
- Credit Default Swap – Index
This is a small list. We can find many more derivatives in use. I will add more as I get time.
..to be continued
