MFP 2 Equity derivatives

  1. What are ‘Derivatives’? Explain the various types of derivatives and discuss their uses and applications.
  2. What is Hedging? What are the various inefficiencies persisting in the process of hedging?
  3. What are Futures? Explain the process of price adjustments of futures when dividend or bonus shares are paid out.
  4. What is an ‘Option’? What are the factors taken into consideration for determining call option prices?
  5. Explain the following:

(i) Delta

(ii) Gamma