R66 练习: 衍生品工具与衍生品市场特征

考纲范围

  • define a derivative and describe basic features of a derivative instrument
  • describe the basic features of derivative markets, and contrast over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivative markets

Q1.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the derivatives and the underlying?

A. A derivative must earn profits from the profits of its underlying.

B. A derivative transforms the performance of the underlying.

C. The underlying of a derivative must only be an asset itself.


Q2.

Which of the following financial instruments can be classified as derivatives?

A. The S&P 500 Index Fund, because it replicates the performance of the underlying.

B. The Shanghai 50ETF, because it passes through the return of the underlying.

C. The crude oil futures, because it transforms the performance of the underlying.


Q3.

Which of the following is not correct regarding the clearing and settlement process of an exchange-traded derivatives market?

A. A credit guarantee can be provided as clearinghouse requires a cash deposit from the participants to the contract.

B. Transparency can be provided with full information disclosure on all transactions.

C. Privacy and flexibility can be provided by non-standardized derivatives.


Q4.

Derivatives are trading in both exchange-traded market and OTC market, but there are some differences between those two markets, such as:

I. Over-the-counter derivatives are customized financial contracts established between two or more counterparties.

II. Exchange-listed derivatives trade on exchanges and are more standardized contracts.

III. Compared with the exchange-traded market, the over-the-counter market is subject to greater regulation.

A. I only

B. I and II only

C. I and III only


Q5.

Which of the following statements regarding over-the-counter derivatives is incorrect?

A. They are customized.

B. They are guaranteed against default by a clearinghouse.

C. They can be exercised by physical or cash delivery.


Q6.

Following the financial crisis of 2007-2009, world policy-makers began to make new regulations on OTC derivatives markets. The full implementation of post-financial-crisis regulations:

A. require all OTC transactions to be cleared through central clearing agencies.

B. make the regulation of OTC derivative markets is stricter than that of exchange-listed markets.

C. allow a significant percentage of derivative transactions remain flexible and private.