Derivatives Are a Major Part of the Greater Investment Environment

Derivatives can be used to hedge risk, or transfer the risk of a certain thing happening. You don't have any claim on the financial assets of the company. Don't forget that you could always invest in real assets directly. And as long as you're willing to agree to the terms and agree to the ice then than they should work. But for now, let's ignore derivatives and just focusd on stocks and bonds.