Fixing derivative

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Risk management

A derivative which hedges an exposure to a variable market rate or market price by effectively fixing a hedged market price or rate for it.

Examples include forward contracts, futures contracts, FRAs and swaps.


Contrasted with insurance-type instruments, such as options.


See also