Those that claim there is nothing new in structured finance might have a point. The much-hyped credit derivative product companies (CDPCs) now queuing up to launch look very like classic derivative ...

On the third Friday of every month, multiple derivatives products expire, giving rise to greater than normal trading volumes. It’s commonly called “triple witching” day. “Triple-Witching” is based on ...

Four times a year, contracts for stock options, stock index options, and stock index futures all expire on the same day, resulting in much higher volumes and price volatility. The stock market may ...