Contracts, such as futures/ forwards, that have been purchased (long) or sold (short) while no transactions have been completed by...
The total number of one-side positions outstanding in options or future contracts. In other words, the total number of long...
A khiyar (option) which comes into effect if the buyer becomes entitled to the whole object of sale or part...
The risk that a counterparty to a derivative contract may be unable or unwilling to fulfill contractual obligations with respect...
The potential loss that results from a counterparty to a derivative contract (specifically a forward contract or swap) unfulfilling its...
A special case of khiyar al-shart (condition option), which comes into effect if the parties to the contract of sale...
A derivative contract that allows a market participant to enter into an interest rate swap (IRS) at a preset spread...
An OTC option which is written on a spread. The spreadtion is usually used to lock in the difference between...
An OTC option which is written on a spread. The spread option is usually used to lock in the difference...
A type of khiyar (Islamic option) which is given to the buyer so that if the seller has glossed over...