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What is a derivative?
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- B A financial instrument whose value is derived from another asset
Explanation
The name comes from the Latin "derivare", to derive. The price of a derivative depends on the so-called underlying, such as a share, an index, a commodity or an interest rate. Derivatives are used for hedging but also for speculation.