Derivatives, financial instruments whose value derives from an underlying asset, serve diverse purposes in global markets. They enable investors to hedge risks, speculate on price movements and ...

Banks and asset managers are seizing on the defining investment trend of the past decade – the rise of exchange-traded funds – to bring complex derivatives strategies to the masses. Assets in US ...

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Hedge funds use leverage to amplify returns by borrowing money to increase their investment size and potential profit. Leverage comes with the risk of magnifying losses, exposing hedge funds to credit ...