POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL
MARKET PRACTICE
Term-End Examination
June 2010
MFP-2: EQUITY DERIVATIVES
Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
- Describe the types of derivatives. Discuss the features of OTC derivatives markets. What are the uses of these derivatives?
- What are swapped? Differentiate between different types of swaps with the help of suitable examples.
- What are call and put options? Illustrate with an example. Discuss the different factors which determine the movement of options prices.
- What is the need and purpose of hedging? Explain the different types of option strategies for hedging.
- What are the basic principles of risk management? How is risk measured?
- (a) Discuss the script selection criteria for the derivative segment.
(b) Explain the procedure adopted for calculating the Quarte Sigma Order Size.
- Differentiate between dividends and Bonus issue. How stock prices are calculated when a dividend is paid out? Explain with a suitable example.
- What is Equity Derivative Market? What is its rationale? Discuss the different types of derivative markets? Explain their advantages.
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