Efficiency Through Standardization: Moving From Forwards to Futures

A regular client in your office, who usually invests through systematic investment plans in diversified equity mutual funds, asks why their portfolio manager suggested exchange-traded futures instead of custom forward...

Managing Counterparty Risk in Derivative-Linked Investment Strategies

Consider a HNI client who frequently invests in large-cap mutual funds but is now curious about a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) strategy that utilizes derivatives to hedge against currency fluctuations. As their...

Mastering Hedging: Protecting Portfolios Beyond Simple Asset Allocation

A regular client in your Pune office, heavily invested in equity mutual funds, recently expressed concern about the rising volatility of gold prices. They asked why their portfolio does not include instruments that...

Mastering Settlement Mechanics: Beyond Simple Asset Swaps

Consider a HNI client who recently diversified their portfolio by moving a portion of their capital from a large-cap mutual fund into a Specialized Investment Fund strategy. During your quarterly review, they ask why the...

Navigating Long and Short Positions in Derivative Hedging

Consider a HNI client who approaches you with concerns about their equity portfolio. They believe the market is overheated but are hesitant to sell their high-conviction mutual fund holdings due to long-term capital...

Transitioning from Over-the-Counter Forwards to Standardized Futures

Consider a scenario where an HNI client, currently holding a large equity portfolio, is worried about a potential market downturn over the next three months. While you previously discussed custom-made forward contracts...