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Hybrid Swap

A derivative combining physical delivery features with financial settlement elements to provide flexible risk management.

A hybrid swap is a derivative contract that combines elements of both physical and financial settlement. It allows counterparties to manage price risk while retaining flexibility around delivery, volume, or settlement structure. Hybrid swaps are often tailored to meet specific commercial needs.

For example, a power producer may enter into a hybrid swap that financially settles if generation occurs as expected but converts to physical delivery if certain thresholds are met. This structure allows risk management while accommodating operational uncertainty.

Hybrid swaps introduce additional complexity, including optionality and embedded risk. Valuation requires careful modeling of both market prices and operational outcomes. Despite this complexity, hybrid swaps are valuable tools for participants seeking customized risk solutions beyond standard derivatives.