Derivative Instrument and Derivative Market Features

Free CFA Level I lesson in Derivatives. 11 min read, ~1,705 words.

© CFA Institute. Reproduced under EPP listing.. 1. define a derivative and describe basic features of a derivative instrument. 2. describe the basic features of derivative markets, and contrast over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivative markets.

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