Too Long; Didn't Read
Derivatives are simply complicated algorithms meant to "guarantee" returns over time. They along with "swaps" came to the forefront of the financial conversation during the Great Recession. Big money has historically had access to the best computers and the best predictive analytics. This coupled with inside track access has meant SURE THING gambles which pay big. When your predictive analytics are SO GOOD you can literally predict the behavior of waves of investors, then it is a sure thing. The crazy markets have been making it very difficult for the investing-bots.