derivatives

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Derivatives are securities, such as stock options, where the value is derived from another asset.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for July delivery ended 42 ringgit higher at 4,578 ringgit a ton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for July delivery ended 49 ringgit lower at 4,579 ringgit a ton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for June delivery ended 179 ringgit lower at 4,586 ringgit a ton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Derivatives not obviously connected with the Latin roots are given in the last paragraph of each section.

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton