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Ainejohdannaiset, also known as derivatives, are financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset, group of assets, or benchmark. These underlying assets can include stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, and market indexes. Derivatives do not have value in themselves; their worth is contingent on the performance of the underlying asset.
The primary purpose of derivatives is to manage risk. They allow investors and businesses to hedge against
Common types of derivatives include futures, forwards, options, and swaps. Futures contracts are standardized agreements to
While derivatives can be powerful tools for risk management and investment, they also carry significant risks.