Definition: Derivative

Category: ECB terminology

A financial contract, the value of which depends on the value of one or more underlying reference assets, rates or indices. The basic classes of derivatives are futures contracts, options, swaps and forward rate agreements. http://www.ecb.europa.eu/home/glossary/html/glossa.en.html
Source:
European Central Bank on-line glossary (2009)
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