Q. According to The Economist magazine, what was the approximate size of the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market as of June 2011?

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Q. What is the criticism regarding the size of the derivative market based on "notional" values?

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Q. According to the Bank of International Settlements, what percentage of the total notional amount of OTC derivatives are interest rate related contracts?

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Q. What is the primary characteristic of a forward contract regarding the exchange of money?

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Q. What is a characteristic feature of forward contracts in terms of customization?

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Q. How are forward contracts generally settled?

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Q. What is a notable characteristic of the size and variety of forward contracts compared to other derivatives like Futures?

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Q. What is the risk associated with counterparties in forward contracts due to the absence of secondary markets?

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Q. What is the primary characteristic of a futures contract?

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Q. How does a buyer of a futures contract differ from a seller of a futures contract?

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Q. How does a futures contract differ from a forward contract?

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Q. What is "Marking to Market" in the context of futures contracts?

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Q. What is the essential characteristic of futures contracts regarding their terms?

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Q. What are examples of commodity futures?

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Q. In what form are Stock Index futures traded?

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Q. What is the prime motive for futures contracts?

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Q. What is the main characteristic of options contracts regarding the buyer's obligation?

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Q. What is the classification of options based on the maturity date?

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Q. What is the main difference between a Call Option and a Put Option?

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Q. What is the strike price in an options contract?

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