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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]].

The value and prices of derivatives depends on the fluctuating value of the underlying asset.  But as derivatives become more important, their trading can influence the underlying asset pricing.

The value and prices of derivatives depends on the fluctuating value of the underlying asset.  But as derivatives become more important, their trading can influence the underlying asset pricing.