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To: RetiredNow who wrote (146082)	9/27/2014 1:19:12 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) of 149317

*5 U.S. Banks Each Have More Than 40 Trillion Dollars In Exposure To Derivatives* What is a derivative? *Derivative (finance)* In finance, a derivative is a special type of 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 called the "underlying". [1] [2] Derivatives can be used for a number of purposes - including insuring against price movements (hedging), increasing exposure to price movements for speculation or getting access to otherwise hard to trade assets or markets. Some of the more common derivatives include futures, forwards, swaps, options, and variations of these such as caps, floors, collars, and credit default swaps. Most derivatives are traded over-the-counter (off-exchange) or on an exchange such as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, while most insurance contracts have developed into a separate industry. Derivatives are one of the three main categories of financial instruments, the other two being equities (i.e. stocks or shares) and debt (i.e. bonds *and mortgages).* en.wikipedia.org

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