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Gold boom boosts demand for hybrid derivatives
A rush to bet on soaring gold prices has sent volumes in so-called hybrid derivatives surging, bankers say, as a growing number of clients have embraced these complex trades, betting on moves across different markets. Hybrid derivatives volumes have roughly doubled at Citigroup this year as more investors have looked to pair bullish bets on gold with positions in other markets where they are typically more active such as foreign exchange. The US bank said the number of clients using hybrid derivatives has increased by around two-and-a-half times this year – with about a quarter of these trades involving gold. ... (full story)
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