Structured derivatives are pre-packaged investments that allow investors to participate in the performance of underlying asset classes. They are created through financial engineering and can include options. Fees charged by investment banks may affect returns, and these investments may have tax advantages and reduced volatility. Securitized derivatives, such as mortgage-backed securities, are a form of structured derivatives. National and international derivatives associations aim to create standardized contracts and legal policies.
Investing in structured derivatives provides an investor with a means to participate in the performance of various underlying asset classes. Stocks, commodities, and indices are some of the asset classes that can be considered underlying assets. Structured derivatives are financial contracts assembled to create a specific investment strategy. All structured derivatives are not available in all countries. Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are not regulated and are not available in countries that require regulation.
Structured derivatives are typically pre-packaged investments. The profit or loss on these investments is specifically linked to the performance of the underlying assets. Investment banks and their affiliates package these derivatives for clients and charge fees for this service.
Structured products are very similar to options and can include types of options. The risk involved is similar to options trading. The investor listing structured derivatives must be approved for options trading. These products are extremely complex and lack liquidity to be considered a tradable product. The complexity of the product makes it difficult to predict performance relative to simply owning the underlying assets or trading simple options on the assets.
The underlying theory of structured derivatives is the transfer of risk from the unwilling investor to the willing one. This objective can be achieved by the investment bank for a fee. The fees charged may affect the return on investment. These investments may incorporate certain tax advantages, enhanced returns and reduced volatility, depending on the type of structure.
The term used for the creation of these products is “financial engineering”. It is simply a combination of spot, option, futures, or other financial positions. The objective of any financial position is to mitigate risk while providing an opportunity for profit. Structured derivatives are the tricky way to achieve this goal. The savvy investor could build an investment product to meet the necessary requirements.
Securitized derivatives are a form of structured derivatives. These are basically pooled accounts receivable of contractual debt. Examples of this are mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities, such as car loans. Investment banks package these individual assets in a form called a collateralized debt obligation.
National and international derivatives associations have been organized in an effort to create standardized contracts and legal policies. These associations are found in many countries around the world. A wide range of rules and regulations have been scrutinized in an effort to improve and enhance the derivatives markets.
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