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We have too much of this term financial derivative in the stock market. But not many know what is it and what can be the possible use of it. People who are into investing money in shares, equities will this a very interesting.

A derivative means a contractual relationship by two parties or more than two parties in which the payment is derived or based on some kind of agreed upon benchmark.  Therefore, here the trade is between two of the parties where a value that is perceived of one thing gets derived from perceived value of some another thing.

Well, to begin with let’s understand the meaning of financial derivative.

Financial derivative is nothing but an instrument, financial in nature that is derived from underlying asset; this could typically mean an asset, or an event or a condition. Instead of trading or exchanging the above mentioned assets, the investors or traders form an agreement to interchange cash or assets. One of the simple examples would be that of a future exchange – in this there is a future contract meaning in any given future date you have agreed to sell or buy a commodity.

In the derivative market, derivatives are generally highly geared meaning even though the there is minuscule movement in the worth of the asset; there could be huge movement in the worth of the derivative

How does the derivative work?

In the financial markets, derivatives are used as an instrument by the investors to make profit. How?? As said earlier that even a small value change in the underlying worth of the asset can cause a huge fluctuation in the derivative of the asset. So, if the prices are exactly going the way the investor expected – you can expect a profit.

You have different types of derivatives that are currently available in the market.

Depending upon the relation between the underlying asset and the financial derivative–In relationship itself you have few types like Swap, forward or option

Secondly on the different types of underlying — Here the types are Foreign exchange derivatives, equity derivatives, interest rate derivatives or a credit rate derivative.

The market where the trade takes place–The market could be exchange traded, over the counter etc.

The advantages of using financial derivatives are plenty; few of them are listed below.

Derivations if invested wisely is bound to make profit. If the underlying asset changes in the specific direction or stays put on the same value, you can speculate and make some profit if the worth of the asset moves exactly the way you want.

The second advantage of holding a financial derivative is that the risk gets transferred from one party to some other party. Both the parties involved will have a reduced risk to handle.

Derivatives serves as a legitimate business reason.

The different classes of underlying assets are:-

• Foreign exchange derivatives
• Equity derivatives
• Interest rate derivatives
• Commodity derivatives

The study of derivatives is not easy, but when you plunge into the market it is important that you do you set of researches, it will help you.