- plural of derivative.
derivatives
Example Sentences
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Still, the construct of volatility derivatives is bullish for stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
The figures are adjusted for gains and losses from hedging instruments, foreign exchange derivatives and other items.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Investigators from the legal department found Bisignano accessed a draft complaint and inquiry from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission about an energy derivatives trade the bank had made, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
A simpler derivatives contract could hurt some of CME’s and Cboe’s most popular products, which critics characterize as monopolies.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
I plowed my way through a half hour of derivatives before the cheerleaders quieted and the coach addressed them.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
