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 ...

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The first half of 2025 saw capital inflows shift heavily to BTC. Most of the price action hinged on the derivative market, where institutions moved in, tempering the influence of crypto-native traders ...