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Management · Q130

International Finance and Treasury

Graduate and Post Graduate · Management · question 130

Q130

Derivatives are so called because

A.
they are subsidiary products in the market
B.
they are derived from combination of different assets
Answer
C.
their value is dependent on the value of some other fundamental variable
D.
they are traded on derivative exchanges

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Derivatives are so called because they are derived from combination of different assets. A derivative is a contract between two parties which derives its value/price from an underlying asset. The most common types of derivatives are futures, options, forwards and swaps. Description: It is a financial instrument which derives its value/price from the underlying assets.