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.

An economic derivative is a financial contract where payouts depend on future economic indicators. It helps manage risk and speculate on economic forecasts.

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Susan Dziubinski: I’m Susan Dziubinski with Morningstar. Derivative income ETFs have been raking in the assets in 2025, gaining traction with advisors and iacnvestors alike. But what are derivative ...

Decentralized derivatives are financial contracts that are exchanged on decentralized platforms, often based on blockchain technology, and derive their value from an underlying asset, such as a ...