PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Ronald T. Slivka
AU  - Jiayun Zhang
TI  - Derivatives Within Frontier Markets
AID  - 10.3905/joi.2014.23.4.047
DP  - 2014 Nov 30
TA  - The Journal of Investing
PG  - 47--55
VI  - 23
IP  - 4
4099  - https://pm-research.com/content/23/4/47.short
4100  - https://pm-research.com/content/23/4/47.full
AB  - The objective of this study is to develop a practical comprehensive survey of derivatives presently trading within frontier markets for use by money managers and hedgers, assessing the array of derivative types and their uses. A literature search reveals that no frontier market survey of this kind currently exists. In this study, exchange-traded and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives include the following instruments: futures, forwards, swaps, options, and contracts for differences. The survey also includes ETFs. Where data exist, the survey provides information on the location and availability of frontier market derivative contract descriptions and price and volume data. Such information on derivatives is of increasing practical value and convenience to both investors and hedgers transacting in today’s frontier markets.TOPICS: Long-term/retirement investing, frontier, exchange-traded funds and applications