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derivative security — A financial security such as an option or future whose value is derived in part from the value and characteristics of another security, the underlyingasset. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary … Financial and business terms
derivative — de·riv·a·tive 1 /də ri və tiv/ n: a contract or security that derives its value from that of an underlying asset (as another security) or from the value of a rate (as of interest or currency exchange) or index of asset value (as a stock index) ◇… … Law dictionary
Security (finance) — This article is about the negotiable instrument. For the legal right given to a creditor by a borrower, see Security interest. Securities Securities Bond … Wikipedia
Derivative (finance) — Financial markets Public market Exchange Securities Bond market Fixed income Corporate bond Government bond Municipal bond … Wikipedia
derivative — An investment vehicle whose value depends on the value of an underlying asset or index. For example, a futures contract for the delivery of gold depends on the value of gold (the underlying asset). A futures option which, upon exercise, delivers… … Financial and business terms
Derivative house — ‹ The template below (Astrology) is being considered for merging. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus. › Astrology … Wikipedia
derivative instrument — noun a financial instrument whose value is based on another security • Syn: ↑derivative • Derivationally related forms: ↑derivative (for: ↑derivative) • Topics: ↑law, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
derivative — I. noun Date: 15th century 1. a word formed by derivation 2. something derived 3. the limit of the ratio of the change in a function to the corresponding change in its independent variable as the latter change approaches zero 4. a. a chemical… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Derivative — A security whose price is dependent upon or derived from one or more underlying assets. The derivative itself is merely a contract between two or more parties. Its value is determined by fluctuations in the underlying asset. The most common… … Investment dictionary
derivative instrument — noun A security whose value is derived from one or more other, more fundamental, assets … Wiktionary
