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Swaption

Swaption

A Swaption is a financial derivative contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to enter into an interest rate swap at a specified future date. The holder of the swaption can choose to exercise the option and enter into the swap, or they can choose not to exercise the option and let it expire.
There are two types of swaptions: -
  • Receiver swaptions: - give the holder the right to receive fixed-rate payments in exchange for floating-rate payments on an underlying interest rate swap.
  • Payer swaptions: - give the holder the right to make fixed-rate payments in exchange for floating-rate payments on an underlying interest rate swap.
Swaptions can also be categorized by their expiration date:
  • European swaptions: - can only be exercised on the expiration date.
  • American swaptions: - can be exercised at any time before the expiration date.
Swaptions are mainly used as a hedge against interest rate risk, and as a speculative investment. They are typically traded over-the-counter (OTC) between financial institutions, rather than on a public exchange.
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