WHAT IS DERIVATIVE?

Answer Posted / sidhartha

A derivative derives its value from an underlying product
that carries a market price eg. stock, currency, commodity
or index.
derivatives is a by-prduct and can be used to speculate,
hedge and undertake arbitrage activities

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