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What is a Derivative?

1. INVESTMENT BASICS

2. SECURITIES

3. PRIMARY MARKET

4. SECONDARY MARKET

5. DERIVATIVES

6. DEPOSITORY

7. MUTUAL FUNDS

8. MISCELLANEOUS

9. CONCEPTS & MODES OF ANALYSIS

10. RATIO ANALYSIS

Derivative is a product whose value is derived from the value of one or more basic variables, called underlying. The underlying asset can be equity, index, foreign exchange (forex), commodity or any other asset.

Derivative products initially emerged as hedging devices against fluctuations in commodity prices and commodity-linked derivatives remained the sole form of such products for almost three hundred years. The financial derivatives came into spotlight in post-1970 period due to growing instability in the financial markets. However, since their emergence, these products have become very popular and by 1990s, they accounted for about two-thirds of total transactions in derivative products.

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