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Derivative (finance)

In finance, a derivative is a contract between a buyer and a seller. The derivative can take various forms, depending on the transaction, but every derivative has the following four elements:

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Derivative (finance)

Nodes237
Edges236
Triples23
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.008439
Components1

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derivatives contract exchange market futures financial price risk derivative value contracts underlying swaps default options asset interest credit future swap

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weather conditionsinstance ofAgricultural and energy companies use derivatives to hedge risks0.80text
commodity price fluctuationsinstance ofAgricultural and energy companies use derivatives to hedge risks0.80text
synthetic collateralized debt obligationsinstance ofand variations of these0.80text
credit default swapsinstance ofand variations of these0.80text
the Chicago Mercantile Exchangeinstance ofor on an exchange0.80text
while most insurance contracts have developed into a separate industryinstance ofor on an exchange0.80text
swaps that do not go through an exchange or other intermediaryinstance ofderivatives0.80text
and exchange-traded derivativesinstance ofderivatives0.80text
swapsinstance ofProducts0.80text
forward rate agreementsinstance ofProducts0.80text
exotic optionsinstance ofProducts0.80text
interest rateinstance ofwhich lists a wide range of European products0.80text

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