Financial instruments

Financial instruments

As used by the CFTC, this term generally refers to any futures or option contract that is not based on an agricultural commodity or a natural resource. It includes currencies, securities, mortgages, commercial paper, and indices of various kinds.

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Certificate of ownership of a financial asset, such as a bond or a share.

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The removal of a previously recognised financial asset or financial liability from an entity’s statement of financial position.

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Financial services; Commodity exchange

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back pricing

Financial services; Commodity exchange

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cost of carry

Financial services; Commodity exchange

For physical commodities such as grains and metals, the cost of storage space, insurance, and finance charges incurred by holding a physical commodity. In interest rate futures ...

carry

Financial services; Commodity exchange

For physical commodities such as grains and metals, the cost of storage space, insurance, and finance charges incurred by holding a physical commodity. In interest rate futures ...

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foreign exchange

Financial services; Commodity exchange

Foreign Currency. On the foreign exchange market, foreign currency is bought and sold for immediate or future delivery.

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