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Financial Derivatives

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What is the primary purpose of a financial derivative?

  1. To reduce risk

  2. To speculate on price movements

  3. To hedge against future price fluctuations

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial derivatives are financial instruments that derive their value from an underlying asset, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or currency. They are used to reduce risk, speculate on price movements, and hedge against future price fluctuations.

What are the two main types of financial derivatives?

  1. Options and futures

  2. Options and swaps

  3. Futures and swaps

  4. Options, futures, and swaps

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The two main types of financial derivatives are options, futures, and swaps.

What is an option?

  1. A contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

  2. A contract that gives the buyer the obligation to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

  3. A contract that gives the seller the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

  4. A contract that gives the seller the obligation to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is a future?

  1. A contract that obligates the buyer to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date

  2. A contract that obligates the seller to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date

  3. A contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date

  4. A contract that gives the seller the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A future is a contract that obligates the buyer to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date.

What is a swap?

  1. A contract that exchanges one stream of cash flows for another

  2. A contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

  3. A contract that obligates the buyer to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date

  4. A contract that gives the seller the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A swap is a contract that exchanges one stream of cash flows for another.

What is the difference between a call option and a put option?

  1. A call option gives the buyer the right to buy an underlying asset, while a put option gives the buyer the right to sell an underlying asset

  2. A call option gives the seller the right to buy an underlying asset, while a put option gives the seller the right to sell an underlying asset

  3. A call option gives the buyer the obligation to buy an underlying asset, while a put option gives the buyer the obligation to sell an underlying asset

  4. A call option gives the seller the obligation to buy an underlying asset, while a put option gives the seller the obligation to sell an underlying asset

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A call option gives the buyer the right to buy an underlying asset, while a put option gives the buyer the right to sell an underlying asset.

What is the difference between a futures contract and an option contract?

  1. A futures contract obligates the buyer to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date, while an option contract gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

  2. A futures contract gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date, while an option contract obligates the buyer to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date

  3. A futures contract gives the seller the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date, while an option contract obligates the seller to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date

  4. A futures contract obligates the seller to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date, while an option contract gives the seller the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A futures contract obligates the buyer to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date, while an option contract gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date.

What is the difference between a swap and an option?

  1. A swap exchanges one stream of cash flows for another, while an option gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

  2. A swap gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date, while an option exchanges one stream of cash flows for another

  3. A swap gives the seller the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date, while an option exchanges one stream of cash flows for another

  4. A swap exchanges one stream of cash flows for another, while an option gives the seller the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A swap exchanges one stream of cash flows for another, while an option gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date.

What are the risks associated with financial derivatives?

  1. Price risk

  2. Credit risk

  3. Liquidity risk

  4. Operational risk

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The risks associated with financial derivatives include price risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk.

How can financial derivatives be used to manage risk?

  1. Hedging

  2. Speculation

  3. Arbitrage

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial derivatives can be used to manage risk through hedging, speculation, and arbitrage.

What is the role of financial derivatives in the financial system?

  1. They facilitate risk management

  2. They provide liquidity

  3. They promote price discovery

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial derivatives play a vital role in the financial system by facilitating risk management, providing liquidity, and promoting price discovery.

What are some examples of financial derivatives?

  1. Options

  2. Futures

  3. Swaps

  4. Forwards

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Examples of financial derivatives include options, futures, swaps, and forwards.

What is the difference between a European option and an American option?

  1. A European option can only be exercised on the expiration date, while an American option can be exercised at any time before the expiration date

  2. A European option can be exercised at any time before the expiration date, while an American option can only be exercised on the expiration date

  3. A European option gives the buyer the right to buy an underlying asset, while an American option gives the buyer the right to sell an underlying asset

  4. A European option gives the seller the right to buy an underlying asset, while an American option gives the seller the right to sell an underlying asset

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A European option can only be exercised on the expiration date, while an American option can be exercised at any time before the expiration date.

What is the difference between a call option and a put option?

  1. A call option gives the buyer the right to buy an underlying asset, while a put option gives the buyer the right to sell an underlying asset

  2. A call option gives the seller the right to buy an underlying asset, while a put option gives the seller the right to sell an underlying asset

  3. A call option gives the buyer the obligation to buy an underlying asset, while a put option gives the buyer the obligation to sell an underlying asset

  4. A call option gives the seller the obligation to buy an underlying asset, while a put option gives the seller the obligation to sell an underlying asset

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A call option gives the buyer the right to buy an underlying asset, while a put option gives the buyer the right to sell an underlying asset.

What is the difference between a futures contract and an option contract?

  1. A futures contract obligates the buyer to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date, while an option contract gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

  2. A futures contract gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date, while an option contract obligates the buyer to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date

  3. A futures contract gives the seller the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date, while an option contract obligates the seller to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date

  4. A futures contract obligates the seller to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date, while an option contract gives the seller the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A futures contract obligates the buyer to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on a specified date, while an option contract gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price on or before a specified date.

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