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Quiz 1 – 1 PM

29 Aug 2023
1. Describe derivatives in less than 40 words.

2. John agrees today to deliver 1,000 shares of GE at a fixed price of $50 per share
on 31 Dec 2023.
Paul is the counterparty. The spot price is $60 on 31 December. 1) Did Paul gain
or lose? 2) how much? 3) Is Paul long or short?

3. What is the basic difference between a contingent claim and a firm


commitment? (less than 50 words)
Quiz 1 – 2:30 PM
29 Aug 2023
1. Give three differences major differences between OTC and ETD markets.

2. John agrees today to deliver 1,000 shares of GE at a fixed price of $50 per share
on 31 Dec 2023. The spot price is $60 on 31 December. 1) Did John gain or lose?
2) how much? 3) Is John long or short in this transaction?

3. What is the basic difference between a contingent claim and a firm


commitment? (less than 50 words)

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