HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Derivative securityThe financial definition for Derivative security:A financial security such as an option or future whose value is derived in part from the value and characteristics of another security, the underlying asset. Similar MatchesDerivativeDerivativeA financial contract whose value is based on, or "derived" from, a traditional security (such as a stock or bond), an asset (such as a commodity), or a market index. Italian Derivatives Market (IDEM)Italian Derivatives Market (IDEM)A derivatives market operated by the Italian Stock Exchange Council. It trades futures and options on the 30 index and individual stock options. See: Italian Stock Exchange. Click to compare definitions of Derivative security Click to view definitions beginning de |