Flexible-rate, financial option and method of trading

摘要

A flexible-rate option and method of electronic trading are provided. The flexible-rate option includes a negotiable premium and a corresponding rate-based strike rate. At least one discount curve, and potentially also a forward curve are determined An adjustment factor for the financial instrument is determined. The curve or curves are used to determine the adjustment factor to determine the adjusted exercise price of an underlying with a standardized coupon as the present value difference between the delivered financial instrument with a fixed rate and a swap with the strike rate, at or near the time of option exercise. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.