Glossary

Derivatives

Highly liquid, standardised financial instruments whose value depends on the performance of an underlying security or financial asset (see underlying instrument)

The most important types of derivatives are options and futures. Derivatives are traded over-the-counter or on a derivatives exchange.

Also see:  Derivatives exchange, Derivatives market, Future, Option
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