financial derivative

(FINANCE) a financial instrument whose value is tied to something else; for example,

* a futures contract (future)

* an option

* a swap

In each of these examples, the value of the derivative is related in some way to the price of something else. When the market price of (say) an ounce of gold goes from $1000/oz to $1050/oz, the return to the owner of 1 oz. of actual gold is 5%. But for the owner of a call option or a future, the return is much, much greater than that.

A derivative can be used to multiply risk AND potential profits to speculators; but it can be used for the counterparty to minimize risk by locking in prices, or by hedging against risk.

The economic crisis of 2008 has really focused attention on the financial derivative market.

by Abu Yahya April 5, 2010

finance bro

One who drives a bmw with white interior leather, balks at dehumanizing hookers and overal douchey appearance to impress everyone around him with the finance firm he works for

Hes a straight finance bro, only cares about money and hoes

by Niqqa G September 3, 2016

Financial Advisor

A person who learns about money only to find that people make random emotional decisions. The sacrificial lamb of the urban jungle. When financial markets are up, even the most ignorant advisor looks like a hero. When markets are down, the most professional and savvy advisor will be trash talked, fired and sued.

Hey, how come you're driving that piece of crap car?

I was a financial advisor in 2008.

Hey, who's that guy in the Mercedes?

That was a financial adviser who retired in 2007.

by Bluetired February 19, 2010

American Express Financial Advisor

A group of people who are in the middle of a class action lawsuit, because they conned a bunch of clients into investing in funds that would mostly benefit the advisor.

If you get a phone call from an American Express Financial Advisor, my advise to you is to run. These advisors live in nice homes off of "your" money

by Conned October 15, 2008

Financial Domination

The fetish/fantasy/lifestyle act of one person being submissive with their finances (giving money) and the other person taking or demanding finances(receiving money).

I took his money and gave him nothing in return like a real mistress of Financial Domination does.

by Mistress Claire Dollface February 12, 2017

one of my ex-fiancees was in musical theatre

Being absolutely useless coming and going.

"This radio gets no reception and is absolutely useless. It's like one of my ex-fiancees was in musical theatre."

by JormanThoad February 28, 2018

Chinese Financing

This is the financing you qualify for when you have extremely Bad Credit basically meaning you must pay cash.

Salesman: "Congratulations Folks, you are approved for Chinese Financing."

Customer: "What is that mean"

Salesman: "Wan Lump Sum" Due on Delivery

by DirtySanchez420 May 8, 2010