'''Derivatives''' are financial instruments that derive their value from underlying assets. Derivatives can be traded (bought and sold) in a manner similar to [[stock]]. Derivatives include [[futures]], [[options]] and [[swaps]]. | '''Derivatives''' are financial instruments that derive their value from underlying assets. Derivatives can be traded (bought and sold) in a manner similar to [[stock]]. Derivatives include [[futures]], [[options]] and [[swaps]]. |