Financial Instruments

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What is a financial instrument?

  1. A contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.

  2. A contract that gives the seller the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.

  3. A contract that obligates the buyer to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.

  4. A contract that obligates the seller to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A financial instrument is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.

What are the main types of financial instruments?

  1. Equities, bonds, derivatives, and currencies.

  2. Equities, bonds, commodities, and currencies.

  3. Equities, bonds, derivatives, and commodities.

  4. Equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main types of financial instruments are equities, bonds, derivatives, and commodities.

What is an equity?

  1. A type of financial instrument that represents ownership in a company.

  2. A type of financial instrument that represents debt owed by a company.

  3. A type of financial instrument that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.

  4. A type of financial instrument that obligates the buyer to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An equity is a type of financial instrument that represents ownership in a company.

What is a bond?

  1. A type of financial instrument that represents debt owed by a company.

  2. A type of financial instrument that represents ownership in a company.

  3. A type of financial instrument that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.

  4. A type of financial instrument that obligates the buyer to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bond is a type of financial instrument that represents debt owed by a company.

What is a derivative?

  1. A type of financial instrument that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.

  2. A type of financial instrument that represents debt owed by a company.

  3. A type of financial instrument that represents ownership in a company.

  4. A type of financial instrument that obligates the buyer to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A derivative is a type of financial instrument that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.

What is a commodity?

  1. A type of financial instrument that represents ownership in a company.

  2. A type of financial instrument that represents debt owed by a company.

  3. A type of financial instrument that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price in the future.

  4. A type of financial instrument that is a physical good that is traded on a commodity exchange.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A commodity is a type of financial instrument that is a physical good that is traded on a commodity exchange.

What is the difference between a spot contract and a futures contract?

  1. A spot contract is a contract to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a futures contract is a contract to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date in the future.

  2. A spot contract is a contract to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a futures contract is a contract to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date in the past.

  3. A spot contract is a contract to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a futures contract is a contract to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date in the present.

  4. A spot contract is a contract to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a futures contract is a contract to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date in the future.


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

A spot contract is a contract to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a futures contract is a contract to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date in the future.

What is the difference between an option and a warrant?

  1. An option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a warrant is a contract that gives the buyer the obligation to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date.

  2. An option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a warrant is a contract that gives the buyer the right to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date.

  3. An option is a contract that gives the buyer the obligation to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a warrant is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date.

  4. An option is a contract that gives the buyer the obligation to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a warrant is a contract that gives the buyer the obligation to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a warrant is a contract that gives the buyer the right to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date.

What is the difference between a stock and a bond?

  1. A stock is a type of financial instrument that represents ownership in a company, while a bond is a type of financial instrument that represents debt owed by a company.

  2. A stock is a type of financial instrument that represents debt owed by a company, while a bond is a type of financial instrument that represents ownership in a company.

  3. A stock is a type of financial instrument that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a bond is a type of financial instrument that obligates the buyer to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date.

  4. A stock is a type of financial instrument that obligates the buyer to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date, while a bond is a type of financial instrument that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a specified date.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A stock is a type of financial instrument that represents ownership in a company, while a bond is a type of financial instrument that represents debt owed by a company.

What is the difference between a mutual fund and an exchange-traded fund (ETF)?

  1. A mutual fund is a type of investment fund that pools money from many investors and invests it in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while an ETF is a type of investment fund that tracks an index, such as the S&P 500.

  2. A mutual fund is a type of investment fund that tracks an index, such as the S&P 500, while an ETF is a type of investment fund that pools money from many investors and invests it in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.

  3. A mutual fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while an ETF is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.

  4. A mutual fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while an ETF is a type of investment fund that tracks an index, such as the S&P 500.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A mutual fund is a type of investment fund that pools money from many investors and invests it in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while an ETF is a type of investment fund that tracks an index, such as the S&P 500.

What is the difference between a closed-end fund and an open-end fund?

  1. A closed-end fund is a type of investment fund that has a fixed number of shares outstanding, while an open-end fund is a type of investment fund that can issue new shares as needed.

  2. A closed-end fund is a type of investment fund that can issue new shares as needed, while an open-end fund is a type of investment fund that has a fixed number of shares outstanding.

  3. A closed-end fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while an open-end fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.

  4. A closed-end fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while an open-end fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A closed-end fund is a type of investment fund that has a fixed number of shares outstanding, while an open-end fund is a type of investment fund that can issue new shares as needed.

What is the difference between a money market fund and a bond fund?

  1. A money market fund is a type of investment fund that invests in short-term debt instruments, such as Treasury bills and commercial paper, while a bond fund is a type of investment fund that invests in long-term debt instruments, such as corporate bonds and government bonds.

  2. A money market fund is a type of investment fund that invests in long-term debt instruments, such as corporate bonds and government bonds, while a bond fund is a type of investment fund that invests in short-term debt instruments, such as Treasury bills and commercial paper.

  3. A money market fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while a bond fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.

  4. A money market fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while a bond fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A money market fund is a type of investment fund that invests in short-term debt instruments, such as Treasury bills and commercial paper, while a bond fund is a type of investment fund that invests in long-term debt instruments, such as corporate bonds and government bonds.

What is the difference between a hedge fund and a private equity fund?

  1. A hedge fund is a type of investment fund that uses advanced investment strategies to generate high returns, while a private equity fund is a type of investment fund that invests in private companies.

  2. A hedge fund is a type of investment fund that invests in private companies, while a private equity fund is a type of investment fund that uses advanced investment strategies to generate high returns.

  3. A hedge fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while a private equity fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.

  4. A hedge fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while a private equity fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A hedge fund is a type of investment fund that uses advanced investment strategies to generate high returns, while a private equity fund is a type of investment fund that invests in private companies.

What is the difference between a venture capital fund and a private equity fund?

  1. A venture capital fund is a type of investment fund that invests in early-stage companies, while a private equity fund is a type of investment fund that invests in mature companies.

  2. A venture capital fund is a type of investment fund that invests in mature companies, while a private equity fund is a type of investment fund that invests in early-stage companies.

  3. A venture capital fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while a private equity fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.

  4. A venture capital fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, while a private equity fund is a type of investment fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A venture capital fund is a type of investment fund that invests in early-stage companies, while a private equity fund is a type of investment fund that invests in mature companies.

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