HEDGELET
A simplified derivative instrument that lets investors to hedge or speculate on economic events such as commodity prices, interest rates, currencies and economic indicators.
The price for a hedgelet contract is based on the prevailing market price determined by participants in the market. Every contract has the same defined payout scheme: $10 for a correct contract and $0 for an incorrect one. Each hedgelet contract is set so that investors must make a decision on whether an economic event will occur or not occur.
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