Introduction
Not all financial instruments have value on their own.
Some derive their value from other assets — these are called derivatives.
W/H (What / Why / How)
What are Derivatives?
Financial instruments whose value depends on an underlying asset.
Examples:
• stocks
• commodities
• currencies
Why do they matter?
They are used for:
• hedging risk
• speculation
• price discovery
How do they work?
Their price changes based on the movement of the underlying asset.
Insights from Financial Thinkers
Robert C. Merton contributed to understanding how derivatives help in managing financial risk.
Simple Understanding
Think of derivatives like a contract linked to something else.
If the underlying asset moves, the derivative moves too.
Deeper Insight
Derivatives do not create risk —
they transfer risk from one participant to another.
Real Market Behaviour
• used by businesses to hedge
• used by traders to speculate
Improper use can lead to:
• excessive risk
• market instability
Practical Insight
Understanding derivatives helps:
• understand modern markets
• see how risk is managed
Concept Anchor
Derivatives derive value from an underlying asset.
Quick Recap
• Linked to underlying asset
• Used for hedging and speculation
• Transfer risk
Closing Thought
Derivatives are powerful tools —
their impact depends on how they are used.
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