what is the definition of derivative,
what is a security?

Answer Posted / surendra thiruveedhula

A derivative is a financial security whose price is derived
from an another asset.
The asset is called underlying asset which means stock,
bond,any marketable securities.

If the price of underlying asset changes,then the price of
derivative changes as well.

Many corporations go for financial derivatives, because the
risk would transferable between two parties.

Is This Answer Correct ?    10 Yes 1 No



Post New Answer       View All Answers


Please Help Members By Posting Answers For Below Questions

What will be the consequences if the partnership is not registered

1671


what are the questions commomly asked in reuter's interview.?

2039


what is investment banking

1678


Why not we must to created Provision & Reserve? And if we're not to recognized what the effect will be?

1716


what is sevice tax? on what service tax is applicable. explain with examples?

1839






Expand RMP

2042


A company produces and sells 12500 units of Commodity X at Rs 50 each. The variable cost of the production is 20 % of selling price. Fixed cost being Rs 100000 per annum. Calculate the PV ratio and BEP if.  The selling price is reduced by 5 %.  Fixed cost is increased by 2 lacs

1598


Paid office electricity charges Rs 15000/- and Ram partners residence electricity charges 1250 thr andhra bank cheque

1579


hey! i have an interview for PO in union bank on 11th feb. can anyone please tell me what major topics should i prepare for? of course npa is there. also cibil and basel basics. is there anything else i should prepare?

1721


Rs. 23.50 ( Rupes twenty three & paise fifty only) what is euro Conversion?

1858


what is cost audit?

1811


Is depreciation a expense or income?

1406


WHAT IS LIMITED REVIEW? WHY IT IS REQUIRE?

1876


Distinguish capital and Revenue receipts

1953


How to maintain Purchase Orders ? Please explain by proper format.

2003