Derivatives Investment Assets
type: Class
preferred label: Derivatives
subclass of: RBVQj7fYsBw67yNXs4WI6RX
definition: Derivatives Investment Assets are financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset, index, or security. Examples include options, futures, and swaps, and these derivatives are often used for hedging risk or for speculative purposes, offering the potential for high returns but also carrying high risk.