termijnverplichtingen
Termijnverplichtingen, often translated as forward commitments or term obligations, are financial agreements that bind parties to a specific transaction at a predetermined future date and price. These obligations arise from contracts that specify the quantity of an asset or service to be exchanged, the price at which this exchange will occur, and the precise date of settlement. The core characteristic of a termijnverplichting is that it locks in future conditions, thereby providing certainty for both the buyer and the seller.
These instruments are widely used in various markets, including commodities, currencies, and interest rates. For instance,
Termijnverplichtingen are distinct from options, which grant the holder the right, but not the obligation, to