What are the types of derivatives？

There are several types of derivatives, including:

1. Futures contracts: These are agreements to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on a future date.

2. Options contracts: These give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price on or before a future date.

3. Swaps: These are agreements between two parties to exchange cash flows based on a predetermined set of conditions.

4. Forwards contracts: These are similar to futures contracts, but they are not traded on an exchange and are customized to meet the needs of the parties involved.

5. Credit derivatives: These are contracts that allow investors to transfer credit risk from one party to another.

6. Equity derivatives: These are contracts that allow investors to gain exposure to the price movements of stocks or stock indices.

7. Commodity derivatives: These are contracts that allow investors to gain exposure to the price movements of commodities such as oil, gold, or wheat.