Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from one or more underlying assets or securities (e.g., a stock, bond, currency, or index). A derivative is a contract that derives its ...

In the Introduction to the Derivative video we introduce the notion of the derivative of a function and explain how the derivative captures the instantaneous rate of change of a function. In the ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Chip Stapleton is a Series 7 and Series 66 license holder, CFA Level 1 exam holder, and currently holds a Life, ...

We like mechanical calculators like slide rules, but we have to admit that we had not heard of the Ott Derivimeter that [Chris Staecker] shows us in a recent video. As the name implies, the ...

Estimate demand function to understand initial product pricing vs. quantity. Use derivative for the revenue equation to find marginal revenue changes. Marginal revenue derivative is a tool to guide ...

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Susan Dziubinski: I’m Susan Dziubinski with Morningstar. Derivative income ETFs have been raking in the assets in 2025, gaining traction with advisors and iacnvestors alike. But what are derivative ...