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In finance, an asset whose agreed value depends upon the expected value of another asset. A typical example is a futures contract which is an undertaking to buy a stipulated asset at a stipulated price at a stipulated future time. Other examples are options | In finance, an asset whose agreed value depends upon the expected value of another asset. A typical example is a futures contract which is an undertaking to buy a stipulated asset at a stipulated price at a stipulated future time. Other examples are options and futures contracts. Some derivatives can be used for ''hedging'' against risk. | ||
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In finance, an asset whose agreed value depends upon the expected value of another asset. A typical example is a futures contract which is an undertaking to buy a stipulated asset at a stipulated price at a stipulated future time. Other examples are options and futures contracts. Some derivatives can be used for hedging against risk.