Denomination - Is the stated Par Value of a credit instrument. Depreciation - Is the charge against revenues which represents a prorated capitalization of the cost of an asset. Derivative - Is a financial product which is based upon another product. Futures are based on commodities, financial indices or securities. Options are based on futures, securities or cash markets.
Forwards are extensions of the cash market across time.
CMOs are derived from MBS and so on. Generally, derivatives are risk management tools, however they are also used for investment or speculative purposes. Designated Order Turnaround - Is the New York Stock Exchange's computerized order entry system. Devaluation - Refers to the action taken by a country via its central bank or monetary board which reduces the value of its currency vis a vis other currencies. Often, the result is more abrupt than would occur within a floating rate framework.