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An interest rate cap is a derivative in which the buyer receives payments at the end of each period in which the interest rate exceeds the agreed strike price.An example of a cap would be an agreement to receive a payment for each month the LIBOR rate exceeds 2.5%.
The interest rate derivatives market is the largest derivatives market in the world. The Bank for International Settlements estimates that the notional amount outstanding in June 2012 [3] were US$494 trillion for OTC interest rate contracts, and US$342 trillion for OTC interest rate swaps.
A structured collar describes an interest rate derivative product consisting of a straightforward cap, and an enhanced floor. The enhancement consists of additions which increase the cost of the floor should it be breached, or other adjustments designed to increase its cost.
Many states also cap interest rates at 36% or lower for consumer loans. Lenders can also offer caps on variable rates in addition to government protections. This is common particularly with ...
Interest rate cap and floor § Black model; Swaption § Valuation; ... (1997): "Closed Form Solutions for Term Structure Derivates with Log-Normal Interest Rates ...
Each forward rate is modeled by a lognormal process under its forward measure, i.e. a Black model leading to a Black formula for interest rate caps. This formula is the market standard to quote cap prices in terms of implied volatilities, hence the term "market model".
The Fed's rate hikes sent interest expense for S&P 500 companies soaring. The expense rose 64.3% in the second quarter to $37.21 per share, the highest levels since the second quarter of 2008.
European Put options on zero coupon bonds can be seen to be equivalent to suitable caplets, i.e. interest rate cap components, whereas call options can be seen to be equivalent to suitable floorlets, i.e. components of interest rate floors. See for example Brigo and Mercurio (2001), who also discuss bond options valuation with different models.