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To: goldworldnet who wrote (218153)1/14/2002 11:55:55 AM
From: DMaA  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769667
 
Depends on intent. Derivatives can be financial instruments as legitimate as stocks or bonds. Or they can be a scam. Takes a sophistocated invester to know the difference.



To: goldworldnet who wrote (218153)1/14/2002 11:38:52 PM
From: Tom Clarke  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 769667
 
I heard Enron was dealing in 'weather derivatives.' Any idea what on earth those are?