Derivatives
The charts below are derived from BIS data on OTC (Over The Counter) unregulated derivatives, which are a much larger market than regulated derivatives on the various exchanges world wide.
For reference, total volumes on regulated exchanges as of the quarter ending 12/2006, in billions of dollars:
| |
Total outstanding |
Total turnover |
Interest rate instruments portion |
| Futures |
$ 21,600 |
$310,500 |
$285,300 |
| Options |
$ 36,200 |
$120,600 |
$ 95,800 |
