デリバティブ

noun

derivative; derivatives

Financial term for a contract whose value depends on an underlying asset, index, or rate. Used in both singular and plural senses.

• デリバティブ取とり引ひきはリスク管かん理りに使つかわれる。

  Derivatives trading is used for risk management.

• この金きん融ゆう商しょう品ひんはデリバティブの一いっ種しゅです。

  This financial product is a type of derivative.