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A callable asset swap is a special type of financial product. It is made up of two main parts: The callable swap part lets the seller buy back the bond later if they want to. They can buy it back for a set price. This set price is called the strike credit spread. How does…

A call spread is something people do with stock options. It’s when you buy one kind of option called a “call” and sell another kind of call option at the same time. The two call options you get have the same expiration date. That means they both end on the same day. But here’s the…

Call risk is a thing that can happen with some bonds. A bond is when a company or the government borrows money from people and pays them back later with extra money called interest. Some bonds have a special thing called a “call”. This means the company that made the bond can decide to pay…

A call provision is part of a bond agreement. It says when and how the bond issuer can “call” (pay back early) the bond before it is due. The call provision is important because it affects the bond’s value and how risky it is for investors. Key parts of a call provision The call provision…

Call protection is something that can be part of a bond. A bond is when someone lends money to a company or government. The company or government agrees to pay back the money later, plus extra money called interest. Sometimes the company or government that made the bond might want to pay back the money…

The call price is the amount of money a company pays to investors when it buys back its callable bonds before they mature. Callable bonds are a type of bond that the issuing company can “call” or redeem early. The call price is also known as the redemption price. How Call Price Works When a…

A call premium refers to two different but important concepts in financial markets. These concepts exist in bond markets and options trading. Understanding both types helps investors make better financial decisions. Call Premium in Bond Markets Understanding Bond Call Premiums The bond call premium represents extra money an investor receives when a company redeems their…

Call options give people the right to buy something in the future at a price they choose today. They work like a special kind of contract between two people: one who wants to maybe buy something later (the buyer) and one who agrees to sell it if the buyer wants it (the seller). This article…

A worst-of-N-assets option represents a specialized financial contract traded outside traditional exchanges. This option type gives investors the right to receive payment based on how poorly the worst-performing asset does among a selected group of assets. The letter “N” stands for the number of assets in the group. These options belong to the exotic options…

A call on the maximum is a special kind of deal that you can make without needing a middleman. You pay some money, called a premium, to buy the right to get a payout later. How big that payout is depends on two main things – a strike price that is set at the start…