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categorization of derivates
Derivatives are
usually broadly categorised by:
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The relationship
between the underlying and the derivative (e.g. forward, option, swap)
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The type of
underlying (e.g. Freight derivatives based on Baltic Exchange shipping indices),
equity derivatives, foreign exchange derivatives and credit derivatives)
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The market in which
they trade (e.g., exchange traded or over-the-counter)
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