Derivative (finance)
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In finance, a derivative is a contract that derives its value from the performance of an underlying entity. This underlying entity can be an asset, index, or interest rate, and is often simply called the "underlying".
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See also
- £830,000,000 – Nick Leeson and the Fall of the House of Barings
- Dual currency deposit
- Forward contract
- FX Option
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