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What are derivatives in the financial market?

Investment funds managed by financial institutions

Physical assets such as real estate and commodities

Stocks and bonds traded in the stock market

Financial assets in the form of financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset (correct)

Which of the following is a type of derivative instrument?

Stocks

Interest Rate Swaps (correct)

Real estate properties

Government bonds

What is the primary purpose of derivatives in the financial market?

Long-term investment

Debt financing

Equity trading

Hedging and Speculating (correct)

How are Futures Contracts and Forwards Contracts different?

<p>Futures Contracts are traded in an exchange, while Forwards Contracts are only facilitated privately</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Interest Rate Swaps?

<p>To exchange a fixed interest rate for a variable interest rate payment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What are Derivatives?

A derivative is a financial instrument that derives its value from an underlying asset, commodity, or security.

Types of Derivative Instruments

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Futures
Forwards
Swaps

Purpose of Derivatives

The primary purpose of derivatives is to manage and hedge risk by locking in a price or rate for a future transaction.

Futures Contracts vs. Forwards Contracts

Both are types of futures contracts, but the main difference is that Futures Contracts are standardized and traded on an exchange, while Forwards Contracts are customized and traded over-the-counter (OTC).
Futures Contracts are marked-to-market, meaning that gains and losses are settled daily, whereas Forwards Contracts are settled on the expiration date.

Interest Rate Swaps

The purpose of Interest Rate Swaps is to hedge against interest rate risk by exchanging a fixed interest rate for a floating interest rate, or vice versa.

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Test your knowledge of the derivatives market with this quiz. Explore the definition of derivatives, their purpose in hedging and speculation, and the types of derivative instruments. Enhance your understanding of financial contracts and their relationship with underlying assets, groups of assets, or benchmarks.