Derivative Benefits, Risks, and Issuer and Investor Uses — Flashcards

Derivative Benefits, Risks, and Issuer and Investor Uses — Flashcards

Derivative Benefits, Risks, and Issuer and Investor Uses — Flashcards

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Study NotesQuestions
#1

In Risk Management, what is "risk shifting"?

#2

In derivative risk management, how does "liquidity risk" specifically manifest for hedgers using futures?

#3

How might a corporate issuer use an interest rate swap to modify its balance sheet risk?

#4

How can an equity portfolio manager use derivatives to quickly reduce downside market risk while preserving upside potential?

#5

In derivative risk management, what is "basis risk"?

#6

Who primarily uses Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs) and why?

#7

Compared to cash markets, what are three major operational advantages of using derivative instruments?

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