Describe forwards, futures, and swaps.  What are the features of each type of derivative and how are these derivatives used to hedge risk or speculate?

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A: Futures contract is a legal contract which is standardized in nature. The contract is used by market…

Q: Describe the basis of Futures contracts and discuss the potential risks and rewards.

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Q: Critically explain with examples the concept of futures and the differences between options and…

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Q: What is a FUTURES CONTRACT and what are its key components

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Q: What are the main differences between options and warrant contracts and forward and futures…

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Q: Briefly explain the pay-off structure of futures and options contract. Also make it more clear with…

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Q: Discuss the factors giving rise to an inverted futures market for a storable versus a non-storable…

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Q: What is the difference between forward and futures contracts, focusing on the pros and cons of each

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Q: .How can options, futures, and forward contracts be used to devise simple hedging strategies?…

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Q: describe the major differences between futures and forwards.   b)describe delivery and settlement…

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Q: What is the purpose of initial and maintenance margins? How does marking to market affect the amount…

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Q: define and explain convenience yield, and describe how it is incorporated into the futures pricing…

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Q: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using options to hedge as compared to using futures…

A: Introduction: The future is the financial instrument of the derivative market in which a buyer and…

Q: Explain the main differences between futures contracts and forward contracts.

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Q: How are changes in the fair value of an option accounted for in a cash flow hedge? In a fair value…

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Q: Define the terms, or give short explanations.         -futures contract/option -hedge -hedger…

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Q: The most popular type of derivative securities is options. Discuss what is an option? Define calls…

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Q: The purpose of the hedger in futures trading is ()   A. Transfer price risk                  B.…

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Q: What is a normal market for futures? What does an inverted futures curve indicate?

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Q: Discuss the use of derivatives and its implications to investors

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Q: What is a futures contract? What are the key differences between forward andfutures contracts?

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Q: Explain what is meant by “initial margin” on a futures contract

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Q: Critically explain the role and objectives of the main participants in the derivatives market.…

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Q: What is a futures contract?

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Q: With the help of examples, explain how futures contracts can be used to reduce systematic risk in…

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