CPI stands for the consumer price index, an average of several consumer goods and services that are used to give an indication of inflation.
A covered call is when a trader sells (or writes) call options in an asset that they currently have a long position on. They are also known as buy-writes.
The cost of maintaining an investment position is often referred to as the cost of carry or carrying charge. It can come in many forms, including interest on margins or the loans used to make the trade, or the cost of storage and insurance associated with holding a commodity.
Bond convexity is a measure of the relationship between a bond’s price and interest rates. It is used to assess the impact that a rise or fall in interest rates can have on a bond’s price – which highlights a bond holder’s exposure to risk.