A derivative is a securitized contract whose value is dependent upon one or more underlying assets. Its price is determined by fluctuations in that asset.

Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser ...

Many of the most popular trading products in the world are derivatives. Discover what derivatives are, how to trade them and a few reasons why you might want to trade using them. A derivative is a ...