Structured notes: related pages

Derivatives
A security, the value of which depends on the value of another security. Used to either hedge risks or for speculative investments.
Embedded option
An option that is part of another security. It does not trade by itself, but it does affect the value of the security of which forms a part.
Option value
The difference between the intrinsic value of an option and its actual value is called the option value.
Contract for difference (CFD)
An abbreviation of contract for difference. An agreement to pay an amount based on the change in some underlying number, not necessarily a security.
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