derivative

(noun)

A financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying asset; such as a warrant or an option.

Related Terms

  • notional
  • equity

Examples of derivative in the following topics:

  • Analytical Mindset

    • Deriving, interpreting, and communicating patterns within data allows managers to make informed strategic and tactical decisions.
    • The derivation, interpretation, and expression of patterns within data sets is referred to as analytics.
    • With endless data available, it is easier than ever to derive advantage or make substantial mistakes in digesting this data.
  • Global finance: initial considerations

    • A financial derivative is a financial instrument where the price is derived from the value of an underlying asset often used to manage risk exposure.
    • There are three classes of derivatives.
    • Financial derivatives are a very complex system of agreements.
  • Revenues

    • Revenue is cash inflows or other enhancements of assets derived by delivering or producing goods.
  • Expectancy Theory

    • Expectancy Theory postulates that an individual's motivation can be derived through identifying an appropriate expectation.
  • Fuel cells

    • Hydrogen derived from traditional hydrocarbon sources (i.e. coal, gasoline, methane, methanol, natural gas or propane) can also be used as a fuel, although a small amount of carbon dioxide, sulphur, and other bits of matter from these sources is emitted as a result.
  • Defining Globalization

    • The derivation of the term 'globalization' stems from the verb 'to globalize', which embodies the concept of international interdependence and influence between various social and economic systems.
    • As a result, the concept of trading goods simpler to produce in that particular region that were of equal value in pursuit of exchange became a practice that derived value.
  • Managing Up and Employee Feedback

    • Organizations derive significant value from empowering employees to help manage their managers.
  • Influenced by Overall Culture

    • A healthy and robust organizational culture may provide various benefits, including the following: (1) Competitive edge derived from innovation and customer service; (2) Consistent, efficient employee performance; (3) Team cohesiveness; (4) High employee morale; and (5) Strong company alignment towards goal achievement.
  • Introduction to Taxes and Legislation

    • Equally as mind-boggling is the fact that the more a person works the more taxes he or she pays (in the USA alone, two-thirds of personal income tax – which constitutes 80% of the tax funds raised by the US government – is derived from the sale of labour).
  • Probably the most important management theory every developed

    • (Lewin, Kurt, Field Theory in Social Science) Lewin's ‘Force Field Theory' states that two forces come into play when change is introduced into a work setting. ( The first force derives from those trying to instigate change (driving forces).
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