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BAFI3200 W6 Foreign exchange futures and options

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are foreign currency derivatives?

a)
Foreign currency derivatives are government bonds issued in foreign currencies.
b)
Foreign currency derivatives are physical currencies exchanged in international trade.
c)
Foreign currency derivatives are stocks that represent ownership in a company.
d)
Foreign currency derivatives are financial instruments that derive their value from the exchange rates of currencies.
2.

What is future contract in Forex market?

a)
A futures contract in Forex is a standardized agreement to buy or sell a currency at a set price on a future date.
b)
A futures contract is a guarantee to exchange currencies at the current market rate.
c)
A futures contract in Forex is a casual agreement between two parties without a set price.
d)
A futures contract is a type of insurance against currency fluctuations.
3.

Which of the following is NOT a type of derivative?

a)

Futures contract

b)

Options contract

c)

Swap contract

d)

Certificate of deposit (CD)

4.

Which type of option gives the holder the right to sell the underlying asset?

a)

Call option

b)

Put option

c)

Swap option

d)

Convertible option

5.

Which of the following statements about derivatives is NOT true?

a)

Derivatives can be used to hedge against potential losses in the underlying asset.

b)

Derivatives are always traded on regulated exchanges.

c)

Derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset, such as a stock, bond, or commodity.

d)

Options contracts give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell the underlying asset at a specific price by a certain date.

6.

Which of the following best describes an 'option premium'?

a)

The difference between the strike price and the market price

b)

The fee charged by the exchange for trading options

c)

The cost paid by the buyer to the seller to acquire the option

d)

The potential profit from exercising the option

7.

What is the purpose of using option contract in foreign exchange market?

a)
To eliminate all currency exchange fees.
b)
To hedge against currency fluctuations and manage risk.
c)
To simplify the trading process without any risk.
d)
To speculate on currency trends for profit.
8.

Which of the following best describes a 'strike price' in options trading?

a)

The price paid by the buyer to acquire the option contract.

b)

The price difference between two options contracts.

c)

The market price of the underlying asset at the time of the option's expiration.

d)

The price at which the underlying asset can be bought or sold when exercising an option.

9.

Which of the following best describes a 'call option'?

a)

An option that gives the holder the right to buy the underlying asset.

b)

An option that gives the holder the right to sell the underlying asset.

c)

An option that can only be exercised at expiration.

d)

An option that has no expiration date.

10.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a futures contract?

a)

It is only available for stocks and bonds.

b)

It does not require margin deposits.

c)

It is a legally binding agreement to buy or sell an asset at a future date.

d)

It can be settled at any time before expiration.