Underlying

Underlying
The "something" that the parties agree to exchange in a derivative contract. The New York Times Financial Glossary

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underlying un‧der‧ly‧ing [ˌʌndəˈlaɪ-ɪŋ◂ ǁ -ər-] adjective
1. underlying figure/​rate ECONOMICS a rate or figure that shows the real level of inflation, earnings etc although it is not immediately obvious:

• The underlying rate of interest went up last month.

— compare headline
2. underlying security/​share etc FINANCE the investment to which a derivative such as an option (= the right to buy or sell particular shares etc during a particular period of time) relates:

• If the warrant is held for its full 18-month life, the value of the underlying shares would have to rise at least 18.6% to make it profitable for holders.

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   Used in derivative markets to describe the financial instrument or physical commodity on which a futures or options contract is based.
   ► See also Derivatives.

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underlying UK US /ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/ adjective [before noun]
► FINANCE, STOCK MARKET used to describe the shares, etc. to which something such as an option (= the right to buy or sell something in the future) relates: »

The option was sold requiring payment against delivery of the underlying security.

► ACCOUNTING, FINANCE used to describe the basic level or amount of something before anything else is added or taken away: »

Underlying conditions are favourable.

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They underestimated their underlying costs and ended up losing a lot of money.

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Last year the company had underlying earnings of $10.6m on $34m sales.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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