Question 1
Which of the following is the primary economic function of a derivatives market?
Correct Answer:
To transfer risk from risk-averse participants to those willing to bear it
Question 2
How do forward contracts differ from futures contracts?
Correct Answer:
Forward contracts have high counterparty risk, while futures contracts have virtually no counterparty risk due to clearing house guarantees
Question 3
A market participant buys shares in the spot market and simultaneously sells futures contracts of the same stock to lock in a riskless profit. This participant is categorized as a/an:
Correct Answer:
Arbitrageur
Question 4
Which of the following derivative contracts gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy an underlying asset at a predetermined price?
Correct Answer:
Call Option
Question 5
Which of the following statements is true regarding OTC derivatives markets compared to exchange-traded derivatives markets?
Correct Answer:
OTC markets offer highly customized contracts but lack a centralized clearing mechanism
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