Discover how equity derivatives work, their uses in hedging and speculation, and see examples of these financial instruments like options and futures.

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A large, fundamentally false debate has been raging over allegations that exchange traded funds (ETFs) are 'derivative' investments; a term steeped in negative press and generally associated with high ...