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,Derivatives Markets, 3e (McDonald)
Chapter 1 Introduction to Derivatives

1.1 Multiple Choice

1) Which of the following is not a derivative instrument?
A) Contract to sell corn
B) Option agreement to buy land
C) Installment sales agreement
D) Mortgage backed security
Answer: C

2) Who from the following list would be considered a speculator by entering into a futures or
options contract on commodities?
A) Farmer
B) Corn delivery truck driver
C) Food manufacturer
D) None of the above
Answer: B

3) A mutual fund is engaged in the short term and temporary purchase of index futures, for
purposes of minimizing its cash exposures. Which "use" most closely explains their actions?
A) Risk management
B) Speculation
C) Reduced transaction costs
D) Regulatory arbitrage
Answer: C

4) During the growing season, a corn farmer sells short corn futures contracts in an amount equal
to her crop. If upon harvesting and selling her crop she maintains the contracts, she is then
considered a(n):
A) Hedger
B) Speculator
C) Arbitrager
D) None of the above
Answer: B

5) All of the following are financially engineered products, except:
A) Mortgage
B) Mortgage backed security
C) Interest only
D) Principal only
Answer: A

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,6) Select the family member who is offering the most diversification to the rest of the family.
A) Dad works for General Motors
B) Mom works for Goodyear
C) Daughter works for Jiffy Lube
D) Son works for Eli Lilly & Company
Answer: D

7) What is the cost of 100 shares of Jiffy, Inc. stock given that the bid-ask prices are
$31.25 - $32.00 and a $15.00 commission per transaction exists?
A) $3215
B) $3140
C) $3125
D) $3200
Answer: A

8) Assume that you purchase 100 shares of Jiffy, Inc. common stock at the bid-ask prices of
$32.00 - $32.50. When you sell, the bid-ask prices are $32.50 - $33.00. If you pay a commission
rate of 0.5%, what is your profit or loss?
A) $0
B) $16.25 loss
C) $32.50 gain
D) $32.50 loss
Answer: D

9) Assume that you open a 100-share short position in Jiffy, Inc. common stock at the bid-ask
price of $32.00 - $32.50. When you close your position, the bid-ask prices are $32.50 - $33.00. If
you pay a commission rate of 0.5%, what is your profit or loss on the short investment?
A) $32.50 gain
B) $16.25 loss
C) $132.50 loss
D) $100.00 gain
Answer: C

10) Assume that you open a 100-share short position in Jiffy, Inc. common stock at the bid-ask
prices of $32.00 - $32.50. When you close your position, the bid-ask prices are $32.50 - $33.00.
You pay a commission rate of 0.5%. The market interest rate is 5.0% and the short rebate rate is
3.0%. What is your additional gain or loss due to leasing the asset?
A) $64.00 loss
B) $160.00 loss
C) $96.00 gain
D) $0
Answer: A

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, 11) Assume that an investor lends 100 shares of Jiffy, Inc. common stock to a short seller. The
bid-ask prices are $32.00 - $32.50. When the position is closed, the bid-ask prices are
$32.50 - $33.00. The commission rate is 0.5%. The market interest rate is 5.0% and the short
rebate rate is 3.0%. Calculate the gain or loss to the lender. Assume the lender is not subject to a
bid-ask loss or commissions.
A) $164.00 gain
B) $164.00 loss
C) $100.00 gain
D) $100.00 loss
Answer: A

12) According to trading volume data tabulated by the Wall Street Journal for April 15, 2010,
which index futures contact experienced the highest total open interest?
A) DJ Industrial Average
B) S&P 500 Index
C) Mini S&P 500
D) Mini Nasdaq 100
Answer: C

13) A firm provides a service that benefits from decreasing employment. This firm has a risk
exposure to macro event. All other variables being equal, which of the following derivative
securities is the firm most likely use to hedge its exposure?
A) Short position in an economic futures
B) Long position in an economic futures
C) Short position in an interest rate futures
D) Long position in an interest rate futures
Answer: B

1.2 Short Answer Essay Questions

1) Why might a variable rate mortgage be considered a "derivative" and a fixed rate mortgage
not?
Answer: The pure definition of a derivative is one in which its value is determined by the price
of another item. ARMs often use LIBOR to determine their value, thus have their values
"derived" from another security. This answer may, of course, be splitting hairs.

2) Why would a corn farmer, who maintains a short futures contract after harvesting and selling
her crop, be considered a speculator?
Answer: The farmer was a hedger until she sold her crop. Her perspective then changed since
she no longer had an asset to hedge. Her naked contract is now a speculation.

3) For families employed and living in "company towns" (i.e., where the major employer owns
all homes, retail stores, etc.), explain the lack of diversification.
Answer: Since the large local employer owns all retail establishments, the demise of the
company will cause the demise of the entire town. Distribution of ownership would reduce the
impact of a company failure.

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