HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt DerivativeThe financial definition for Derivative:A 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. Similar MatchesDerivative securityDerivative securityA 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. 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 Click to view definitions beginning de |