12 Questions
Which of the following assets is NOT mentioned as an underlying asset for derivatives?
Platinum
During which century did the Tulip Mania in Holland lead to fortunes being lost after a speculative boom in tulip futures burst?
17th Century
What was the purpose of developing a futures market in rice near Osaka, Japan, around the late 17th century?
To protect rice producers from bad weather or warfare
Which organization in the US listed the first 'exchange traded' derivative contract in 1865?
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT)
What specific type of market milestone occurred in European trade fairs during the 12th century?
Signing contracts promising future delivery
Which of the following is NOT considered an underlying asset for derivatives based on the text?
Iron
What was the original name of the Chicago Butter and Egg Board before it was reorganised?
Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)
Which exchange became the first marketplace for trading listed options in 1973?
Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE)
In what year did CBOT introduce the Treasury bill futures contract, the first successful pure interest rate futures?
1975
Which exchange introduced T-bond futures contract in 1977?
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT)
Which of the following factors influenced the growth of derivative markets globally according to the text?
Enhanced understanding of market participants on risk management
What was the purpose of setting up a 24-member committee under Dr. L.C. Gupta by SEBI in 1996?
To develop a regulatory framework for derivatives trading in India
Explore the fundamental concepts of derivatives, which are financial contracts with values derived from underlying assets like metals, energy resources, agri commodities, and financial assets. Learn about the wide range of underlying assets and their significance in derivative markets.
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