Glossary

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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. E
6. F
7. G
8. H
9. I
10. J
11. K
12. L
13. M
14. N
15. O
16. P
17. Q
18. R
19. S
20. T
21. U
22. V
23. W
24. X
25. Y
26. Z

H

Hedge

A transaction that reduces or mitigates risk.

Herstatt Risk

The failure to settle one side of an FX trade by value date Named after bank where this failure occurred in 1974. Also see C.L.S.

Historical Volatility

An indication of past volatility in the market place.

Holder

The buyer/owner of an option.