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derivative

[dih-riv-uh-tiv] / dɪˈrɪv ə tɪv /


NOUN
product, descendant
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The owner of the S&P 500 index is licensing the world’s most tracked stock index for the launch of a derivative contract that trades around the clock on the crypto exchange Hyperliquid.

From The Wall Street Journal

The global supply of polyethylene -- a derivative of naphtha that is ubiquitous, particularly in plastic packaging, bottles and pipes -- is also disrupted, with countries in the Middle East major exporters.

From Barron's

“This move opens up the possibility of UniCredit buying further shares or derivatives in the market, as well as another offer further down the line,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Occidental, unlike many other big energy companies, avoids locking in prices for its oil and gas output in advance through derivatives contracts.

From MarketWatch

UniCredit currently has a direct stake of around 26 percent in Commerzbank and controls an additional some four percent through financial derivatives.

From Barron's