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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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 ...

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 ...