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derivative instrument vs futures contract

futures contract vs derivative instrument

derivative instrument and futures contract both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
derivative instrument Yes No No No
futures contract Yes No No No
As nouns, futures contract is a hyponym of derivative instrument; that is, futures contract is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than derivative instrument:
  • derivative instrument: a financial instrument whose value is based on another security
  • futures contract: an agreement to buy or sell a specific amount of a commodity or financial instrument at a particular price on a stipulated future date; the contract can be sold before the settlement date
Other hyponyms of derivative instrument include option, OTC derivative, over-the-counter derivative.
derivative instrument (noun) futures contract (noun)
a financial instrument whose value is based on another security an agreement to buy or sell a specific amount of a commodity or financial instrument at a particular price on a stipulated future date; the contract can be sold before the settlement date
Difference between derivative instrument and futures contract

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