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derivative

[dih-riv-uh-tiv] / dɪˈrɪv ə tɪv /


NOUN
product, descendant
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“This suggests that the current price decline is likely being driven either by actions from major exchanges and derivatives platforms or by a lack of demand, rather than by panic selling from long-term investors.”

From MarketWatch

Much like prediction-market contracts, these derivatives either pay a set cash settlement or nothing at all.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the U.S., their bets are considered derivatives under the oversight of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

From The Wall Street Journal

Where jurisdictional questions are at issue,” said Selig, “the Commission has the expertise and responsibility to defend its exclusive jurisdiction over commodity derivatives.”

From Barron's

Where jurisdictional questions are at issue,” said Selig, “the Commission has the expertise and responsibility to defend its exclusive jurisdiction over commodity derivatives.”

From Barron's