Derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset. This asset can be a stock, index, commodity, currency, or even interest rates. Instead of owning the actual asset, ...
If (as of this writing on Sept. 24) the S&P 500 manages to close the month of September above 6,460.26, it would mark the fifth consecutive month of gains and the 32nd such winning streak in 75 years.