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Answer: what are derivatives

April 04, 2009 01:28:29	#3
anilasanthosh	Member Since: April 2009 Total Comments: 1
RE: derivatives
Derivative instrument is an asset which derives ie, takes its origin from another asset. The simplest form of derivative is a forward contract, "It is an agreement to buy or sell an asset at a certain future time for a certain price"Other forms of of derivatives include futures,options and swaps, etc.