Derivative (finance)
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT WHOSE VALUE IS BASED ON ONE OR MORE UNDERLYING ASSETS
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In finance, a derivative is a contract that derives its value from the performance of an underlying entity. This underlying entity can be an asset, index, or interest rate, and is often simply called the "underlying".