Questions and Answers
Qual è lo strumento finanziario derivato utilizzato per scambiare flussi di cassa tra due parti?
Chi ha inventato lo swap?
Chi utilizza principalmente gli swap per coprire i rischi?
Quali sono i diversi tipi di swap?
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Gli swap hanno un prezzo di acquisto per l'attività sottostante o il diritto di acquistarlo/venderlo ad un certo prezzo alla scadenza?
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La quantità e il valore degli swap scambiati sono meno legati al prezzo dell'attività sottostante rispetto ad altri strumenti derivati?
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Chi sopporta sempre il rischio di insolvenza della controparte?
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Gli swap possono essere utilizzati per scambiare cosa?
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Quali clausole possono contenere alcuni contratti di swap?
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Qual è l'alternativa agli swap prevista dal decreto Bersani bis?
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Study Notes
- A swap is a derivative financial instrument used to exchange cash flows between two parties.
- It was invented in 1994 by Blythe Masters of JP Morgan.
- Swaps are used primarily by banks, companies, and public entities to hedge risks.
- There are various types of swaps based on the financial flows exchanged.
- Swaps do not have a purchase price for the underlying asset or the right to buy/sell it at a certain price at maturity.
- The quantity and value of swaps traded are less tied to the underlying asset price than other derivative instruments.
- The risk of counterparty default is always borne by the customer.
- Swaps can be used to exchange interest rates, credits, or commodities.
- Some swap contracts may contain clauses that allow the financial institution to change the terms without notice.
- The decree Bersani bis allows for mortgage renegotiation as an alternative to swaps.
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