Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert in the fields of ...

WHEN THE WORLD’S largest interdealer broker plunges into a new financial market, it’s a reasonable bet that it is one set for substantial growth. In February 2007, Icap, which boasts a daily ...

Why derivatives are a go-to for pros Professional investors—from pension funds to insurance companies—use derivatives daily to hedge against price swings in stocks, commodities, currencies, and ...

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said first-quarter profit rose 51 percent on gains from equity-linked derivatives and insurance operations. Marketers say Hazelwood property's size, location ...