Derivatives Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
Q

Options definition

A

A contract between 2 persons, a buyer and seller

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2
Q

Buy, Long
-Calls

A

-Right to buy stock at a specified price/time
-Bullish

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3
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Buy, Long
-Puts

A

-Right to sell stock at a specified price/time
-Bearish

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4
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Sell, Write, Short
-Calls

A

-Obligation to sell stock at a specified price/time
-Bearish

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5
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Sell, Write, Short
-Puts

A

-Obligation to buy stock at specified price/time
-Bullish

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6
Q

American style options

A

Exercise at any time

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7
Q

European options

A

Exercise only on expiration

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8
Q

Where are Futures traded?

A

On the Exchange

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9
Q

Why do consumers buy futures?

A

To lock in cost

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10
Q

Why do producers sell futures?

A

To lock in price

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11
Q

Forward Contracts are similar to futures except?

A

They are non-standarized

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