DerivativesTurkish: Vadeli İşlem
What is Futures / Forward?
A contract that provides for buying or selling an asset at a set date and price in the future.
ExampleA USD/TRY futures contract was used to eliminate currency risk.The figures in the example illustrate the concept; they are not current market data.
Related terms
VIOPThe Borsa Istanbul market where futures and options on the BIST 30, the dollar, the euro, gold and interestHedgingTaking a position in the opposite direction to offset a possible loss in an existing position.Futures ContractA standardized, exchange-traded contract that commits to delivery at a price set for a future date.MarginThe collateral that must be held in the account to open a position in derivatives trading.BIST 30 IndexThe Borsa Istanbul index of the 30 most liquid large companies; it is the underlying for futures contracts.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Futures / Forward?
A contract that provides for buying or selling an asset at a set date and price in the future.
What is Futures / Forward called in Turkish?
In Turkish financial reporting and news, Futures / Forward is called Vadeli İşlem.
Which concepts are related to Futures / Forward?
The concepts most often mentioned together with Futures / Forward are VIOP, Hedging and Futures Contract.