underlying asset
A technical term used with financial derivatives instruments. A derivative contract such as options swaps futures, is a financial instrument that bases (derives) its value from a different asset (such as equity stock, debt obligation or a commodity). The underlying asset is the financial instrument on which the value of the derivative contract is then computed. Fluctuations in the underlying's prices will result in changes in the value of the derivatives contract.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Financial services
- Category: Financial instruments
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