what is the difference between derivatives and swaps

Answer Posted / harshal p. ughade

swap is a forward contract which is standerdised and traded on OTCEI.
DERIVATIVES is an instrument whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset.

there are 6 types of derivatives:-

forward
futures
options
warrants
swaps
swaptions

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