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This document provides an overview of derivatives markets and instruments. It defines derivatives as securities whose price is dependent on an underlying asset. The three main derivative instruments are forwards, futures, and options. Forwards involve a private contract to buy or sell an asset at a future date. Futures are similar but traded on an exchange with standard contract terms. Margin requirements are used to mitigate counterparty risk. The document explains key features and settlement processes for
- Author
- Kaushik Jain
- Language
- EN