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Derivatives in a declining market

CGiuliano

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^^ can they be revamped, or is it a lost cause? If they can be remodeled, then won't it end up detrimental; if you can bet and win on a declining market, will that not ultimately "fulfill itself" and drive the market downward? (this is a bit vague because I do not have any real working knowledge of derivatives other than what I've read)
 
What kind of derivatives are you talking about?
 
derivatives based on commercial real estate i.e. derivatives in a declining real estate market.
 
CGiuliano said:
derivatives based on commercial real estate i.e. derivatives in a declining real estate market.
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Are you talking about structured products? Like pools of loans? If so, then I can tell you they are far from a lost cause. I think in a couple of years we'll see even more of them, but there will also be a central clearinghouse. Though vilified, they serve a useful purpose when they're not abused. That's where reform and a clearinghouse step in.
 
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