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What is a characteristic of a forward contract's payoff profile?
What is a characteristic of a forward contract's payoff profile?
- Linear (correct)
- Constant
- Non-linear
- Exponential
A forward contract is a bilateral contract.
A forward contract is a bilateral contract.
True (A)
What happens to the payoff of a forward contract when the price of the underlying increases by Ä1?
What happens to the payoff of a forward contract when the price of the underlying increases by Ä1?
The payoff of the derivative increases also with Ä1.
The payoff profile of a forward contract is a shifted version of the payoff profile of the ______.
The payoff profile of a forward contract is a shifted version of the payoff profile of the ______.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
What is the default risk in a forward contract?
What is the default risk in a forward contract?
A forward contract is a unilateral contract.
A forward contract is a unilateral contract.
What is the purpose of a forward contract for a hedger?
What is the purpose of a forward contract for a hedger?
What is the purpose of hedgers in financial markets?
What is the purpose of hedgers in financial markets?
A spot contract is a bilateral agreement that involves the exchange of cash flows over a period of time.
A spot contract is a bilateral agreement that involves the exchange of cash flows over a period of time.
What is the term for selling borrowed securities?
What is the term for selling borrowed securities?
A spot contract involves the delivery and payment of an asset within a maximum of ______ days.
A spot contract involves the delivery and payment of an asset within a maximum of ______ days.
Match the following market participants with their roles:
Match the following market participants with their roles:
What is the term for an agreement that includes value creation through flexibility?
What is the term for an agreement that includes value creation through flexibility?
Default risk is a concern in spot contracts.
Default risk is a concern in spot contracts.
What is the term for holding a long position in an asset?
What is the term for holding a long position in an asset?
What is the main purpose of trading a forward contract to hedge?
What is the main purpose of trading a forward contract to hedge?
A forward contract is a standardized contract that can be traded on an exchange.
A forward contract is a standardized contract that can be traded on an exchange.
What is the term for the risk that one party will default on their obligations in a forward contract?
What is the term for the risk that one party will default on their obligations in a forward contract?
A forward contract is an agreement to buy or sell an underlying asset at a certain time in the future, known as the ______________________ date.
A forward contract is an agreement to buy or sell an underlying asset at a certain time in the future, known as the ______________________ date.
Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:
Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:
What is the primary reason for a party to take a long position in a forward contract?
What is the primary reason for a party to take a long position in a forward contract?
A forward contract can be transferred unilaterally to another third party.
A forward contract can be transferred unilaterally to another third party.
What is the term for the process of settling a forward contract in cash, rather than through physical delivery?
What is the term for the process of settling a forward contract in cash, rather than through physical delivery?
What is the primary classification of derivatives?
What is the primary classification of derivatives?
A spot contract involves the exchange of cash flows over a period of time.
A spot contract involves the exchange of cash flows over a period of time.
What is the main purpose of derivatives?
What is the main purpose of derivatives?
A derivative is an instrument whose payoff depends on one or several other uncertain __________ variables.
A derivative is an instrument whose payoff depends on one or several other uncertain __________ variables.
What is the term for selling borrowed securities?
What is the term for selling borrowed securities?
Default risk is a concern in forward contracts.
Default risk is a concern in forward contracts.
Match the following types of derivatives with their descriptions:
Match the following types of derivatives with their descriptions:
Why are derivatives important?
Why are derivatives important?
What is the primary purpose of trading a forward contract for a hedger?
What is the primary purpose of trading a forward contract for a hedger?
A forward contract is a standardized contract that can be traded on an exchange.
A forward contract is a standardized contract that can be traded on an exchange.
What is the purpose of settling a forward contract in cash?
What is the purpose of settling a forward contract in cash?
Forward contracts are settled at the ______________________ date.
Forward contracts are settled at the ______________________ date.
Match the following positions with their definitions:
Match the following positions with their definitions:
Why would a party take a long position in a forward contract?
Why would a party take a long position in a forward contract?
A forward contract can be transferred unilaterally to another third party.
A forward contract can be transferred unilaterally to another third party.
What is the main risk associated with forward contracts?
What is the main risk associated with forward contracts?
What is the primary purpose of a spot contract?
What is the primary purpose of a spot contract?
A spot contract is a bilateral agreement that involves the exchange of cash flows over a period of time.
A spot contract is a bilateral agreement that involves the exchange of cash flows over a period of time.
What is the term for holding an asset, expecting its price to increase?
What is the term for holding an asset, expecting its price to increase?
A spot contract involves the delivery and payment of an asset within a maximum of __________ days.
A spot contract involves the delivery and payment of an asset within a maximum of __________ days.
Match the following users of derivatives with their roles:
Match the following users of derivatives with their roles:
What is the term for selling borrowed securities?
What is the term for selling borrowed securities?
Derivatives enable users to transfer risks efficiently.
Derivatives enable users to transfer risks efficiently.
What is the term for an agreement that includes value creation through flexibility?
What is the term for an agreement that includes value creation through flexibility?
Study Notes
Derivatives and Financial Markets
- Derivatives enable efficient risk transfer.
- Many financial products have embedded derivatives, such as bonds and structured products.
- Real options allow enhanced NPV calculations by including value creation through flexibility.
Users of Derivatives
- Hedgers: reduce risk by locking in a price.
- Speculators: take on risk to potentially gain from price movements.
- Arbitrageurs: exploit price differences between markets.
Spot Contracts
- A spot contract is an agreement to buy or sell an asset at a certain price with immediate delivery (max. 3 days).
- Holding an asset is a long position, and selling borrowed securities is a short position.
- Long positions gain if the asset price increases, while short positions gain if the asset price decreases.
Forward Contracts
- A forward contract is an agreement to buy or sell an underlying asset at a certain time in the future (maturity date) for a contracted delivery price.
- Long positions obligate buying, while short positions obligate selling.
- Delivery modes include physical delivery or cash settlement.
- Forward contracts can be used for hedging (eliminating cash flow uncertainty) or speculation (taking a position without an underlying exposure).
Characteristics of Forward Contracts
- Bilateral contracts directly negotiated between buyer and seller.
- Highly customizable contracts tailored to the needs of the parties.
- Settled at the maturity date (expiration date).
- Both parties are exposed to default risk (credit risk).
- Obligations cannot be transferred unilaterally to another third party.
Payoff and Linearity of Forward Contracts
- The payoff profile of a forward contract is linear, with a Ä1 increase/decrease in the underlying price resulting in a Ä1 increase/decrease in the payoff.
- The payoff profile of a forward is a shifted version of the payoff profile of the underlying asset.
Introduction to Financial Markets
- Derivatives enable efficient transfer of risks and are embedded in many financial products, such as bonds and structured products.
Setting the Scene
- Users of financial markets include hedgers, speculators, and arbitrageurs.
Spot Contracts
- A spot contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a certain price with immediate delivery and payment.
- Holding an asset is a long position, and selling borrowed securities is a short position.
- The payoff of a spot contract depends on the asset price.
Derivatives
- A derivative is an instrument whose payoff depends on one or several underlying uncertain variables.
- Types of derivatives include linear products (forwards, futures, and swaps) and non-linear products (options).
- Derivatives can be classified based on the underlying asset (equity, interest rate, currency, commodity, etc.) or the nature of the market (exchange-traded or over-the-counter).
Importance of Derivatives
- Derivatives are important because they represent the largest financial markets with outstanding notionals that are a multiple of world GDP.
Forward Contracts
- A forward contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell an underlying asset at a certain time in the future for a contracted delivery price.
- Positions in a forward contract include long (obligation to buy) and short (obligation to sell).
- Delivery modes include physical delivery or settlement in cash.
- Forward contracts are used to hedge or speculate, and they are highly customizable, bilateral, and settled at the maturity date.
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Learn about derivatives, their role in financial markets, and their various applications. Understand the different types of users of derivatives and their roles in managing risk.
