derivative
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To better understand the unusual ruthenocene derivative, the team combined several analytical techniques, including NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
“And it turns out that sometimes we will sell a Bitcoin derivative because it’s in the best interest of the company, but it’s not necessary.”
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
ETFs that use derivative contracts to blunt volatility, create extra dividend income, or protect against losses past a defined point, have soared in popularity with financial advisers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
A buffered ETF’s manager can limit the downside risk through derivative trades, using option-premium income to enable the protection.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
The dirty tricks of making squared infinitesimals disappear and then dividing by zero to get a derivative were no longer necessary.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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