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Derivatives
Derivatives embed financial leverage by construction, and can be used for either hedging or speculation. CSB offers experienced derivatives investors an opportunity to transact listed derivatives.
Derivatives at CSB
When used speculatively (i.e. not for the risk management of an underlying position), derivatives may magnify losses as much as gains. Accordingly, they are not for everyone. If you are an experienced investor and derivatives user, you can transact listed derivatives via our Trading Desk or online platform, subject to maintaining sufficient margin in your account at all times.
How can I apply for Derivatives trading with CSB?
Our Derivative Products
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Listed futures
Buy or sell assets, or lock in interest rates, at a predetermined price or level on a future date. Futures can be used for either hedging or speculation.
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Listed options
Options provide the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specific price. They are versatile instruments used for hedging and generating income.
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Listed structured products
Buy or sell exchange-traded warrants, certificates, or structured notes issued by major financial institutions globally.
Learn more about trading derivatives with CSB
Contact us to learn more about trading derivative products, such as listed futures, listed options, and other listed structured products.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When used prudently and expertly, derivatives can help diversify and/or delimit or manage the risk of an investment portfolio, or provide ambidirectional exposure to an asset or market.
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Derivatives embed financial leverage by construction, and can thus magnify losses as well as gains. Moreover, some derivatives embedded in structured products can be highly complex and not easy to understand. For these and other reasons, derivatives are not for everyone. Their suitability and appropriateness is a function of the investor’s risk tolerance, investment goals, and relevant experience and expertise.
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First, you need to open an investment account with us. We will then assess the suitability and appropriateness of derivatives in the context of your particular circumstances and guide you through the trading processes and procedures.
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Open derivatives positions, and especially speculative one (i.e. those that are not being used to hedge pre-existing exposure to some underlying asset), must be risk-managed diligently to ensure that there is always sufficient margin posted against adverse market movements.
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Yes. While derivatives are often associated with short-term hedging or speculation, they can also be used in longer-term investment strategies via the serial rolling of expiring contracts or the purchase of longer-dated structured products.
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