 | Derivatives, which are contracts derived from an underlying asset's value, can add an extra dimension to your investing, providing you with more tools to manage risk and potentially profit from market volatility. By Kevin Hagen |
It has been seven years since the stock market mania of the 1990's peaked in 2000. During this time, the markets sold off sharply, formed a bottom and since late 2002 have rebounded smartly. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has made new all-time highs hitting the 14,000 mark. By Todd Pheifer |
As a financial professional or investor you may have heard about credit derivatives but may not understand exactly what they are. An attempt will be made to outline derivatives in a manner such that it will be adequately understood. By Janet Grischy |
 | What are derivatives? Many beginning investors are not clear on what derivatives are, as they have to do with speculation and future performance of a certain market. By Jaceson Maughan |
 | Exploring financial derivatives can be a tricky prospect. The term "derivatives" encompasses many different types of financial instruments, so truly understanding derivatives requires you to understand all these underlying instruments. The two main types of derivatives that the average investor is likely to encounter are options and futures. By Dachary Carey |
Investing in options can seem difficult but understanding the basic definitions is a good start toward making a profit in options trading. By Kidgas . |
