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derivative

[dih-riv-uh-tiv] / dɪˈrɪv ə tɪv /


NOUN
product, descendant
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Wall Street has sought to capitalize on crypto’s popularity by launching a growing array of exchange-traded funds and derivatives linked to bitcoin and other popular tokens.

From The Wall Street Journal

The construct of volatility derivatives has remained bullish, even with VIX rising.

From MarketWatch

CME Group, the leading operator of derivatives exchanges, also raised margin requirements for precious-metal futures, increasing the cost of holding positions.

From The Wall Street Journal

“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