An energy derivative is a derivative contract based on (derived from) an underlying energy asset, such as natural gas, crude oil, or electricity. Energy derivatives include exchange-traded contracts such as futures and options, and over-the-counter (privately negotiated) derivatives such as forwards, swaps and options. Major players in the energy derivative markets include major trading houses, oil companies, utilities, financial institutions. Energy derivatives have received criticism after the 2008 financial collapse, critics cite evidence that the market artificially inflates the price of oil and other energy providers. See Exotic derivatives.
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