What type of efficiency reduces cash outlay?

Correct answer: Operational Efficiency

Explanation

Derivatives usually require only a small margin deposit compared to buying the full asset.

Other questions

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a primary benefit of using derivatives regarding market operations?

Question 2

How do derivatives contribute to information discovery?

Question 3

Which benefit of derivatives is associated with making arbitrage opportunities less costly to exploit?

Question 4

What does the term 'Implicit Leverage' refer to in the context of derivative risks?

Question 5

Which risk is defined by the value of a derivative diverging from the value of the underlying asset?

Question 6

Liquidity risk in derivatives is primarily caused by which of the following?

Question 7

Which event is cited as an example of systemic risk caused by excessive derivative risk-taking?

Question 8

Why is 'Transparency' listed as a risk for derivatives?

Question 9

Which of the following is a primary use of derivatives for 'Issuers'?

Question 10

What accounting practice do issuers utilize to offset risks in financial reporting?

Question 11

Investors utilize derivatives to gain exposure to assets without which of the following?

Question 12

Which type of hedge is used to manage variable cash flows?

Question 13

An 'Interest rate swap' can be used as an example for which type of hedge?

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of a 'Fair Value Hedge'?

Question 15

A 'Net Investment Hedge' is primarily designed to offset which type of risk?

Question 16

Which instrument is explicitly listed as an example of a Net Investment Hedge?

Question 17

Which benefit allows for the allocation and transfer of underlying exposure without trading the asset directly?

Question 18

Operational efficiency in derivatives includes the facilitation of which market activity?

Question 19

Counterparty Credit Risk refers to exposure to which event?

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of derivatives?

Question 21

In the context of issuer uses, what is meant by 'Fair Value' reporting?

Question 22

An investor wanting to leverage investments against a downturn would primarily be using derivatives for which purpose?

Question 23

Which derivative instrument is given as an example for managing variable cash flows in a Cash Flow Hedge?

Question 24

A 'Commodity future' is listed as an example for which type of hedge?

Question 25

Which of the following creates a 'Transparency' risk?

Question 26

What enables faster reflection of fundamental value in markets?

Question 27

Which term describes the risk that a derivative's value does not move in perfect sync with the underlying asset?

Question 29

A 'Currency forward' is cited as an example for which two types of hedges?

Question 30

How do investors use derivatives differently from issuers regarding risk?

Question 31

If a company uses a derivative to offset foreign exchange risk, which hedge type are they likely employing?

Question 32

Financial distress risk is increased by which derivative characteristic?

Question 33

Which hedge type mitigates 'fluctuations in asset value'?

Question 34

Who primarily uses derivatives to 'Establish risk management policies'?

Question 35

The use of derivatives to hedge against 'commodity and currency price fluctuations' is associated with:

Question 36

Which derivative benefit relates to identifying the 'underlying asset risk'?

Question 37

Why might derivatives be potentially misunderstood by stakeholders?

Question 38

Which type of risk involves the inability to trade or settle due to timing mismatches?

Question 39

Which strategy is typically associated with 'Investors' rather than 'Issuers'?

Question 40

What does a 'Fair Value Hedge' specifically manage?

Question 41

A 'Currency swap' is most likely used for which accounting purpose?

Question 42

Which risk materialized significantly in 2008 due to derivatives?

Question 43

How do derivatives effect transaction costs?

Question 44

Which usage is described as 'Use of derivatives varies based on goals and risk appetite'?

Question 45

Which of the following derivatives is listed as an example for a Fair Value Hedge?

Question 46

Derivatives allow for the management of underlying exposure without:

Question 47

What is meant by 'Operational Efficiency' facilitating short selling?

Question 48

Which risk involves the 'timing mismatches in cash flows'?

Question 49

If an investor uses derivatives to 'Gain exposure to assets without direct ownership', they are acting as a(n):

Question 50

A Cash Flow Hedge is used to: