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Financial instrument whose return is derived from the return on another instrument is known as a/an:
Suggested Answer: C
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Pete
10 months ago
I thought it was called something else, like equity security?
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Lura
11 months ago
Derived securities are linked to other instruments, true!
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Denae
11 months ago
Wait, is it really called that? Sounds off.
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Tiara
11 months ago
Totally agree, that's the right term.
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Tyra
11 months ago
It's definitely a derived security!
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Lindsey
12 months ago
I remember practicing questions on derivatives, and I think "Derived security" was the term used. It makes sense, but I hope I'm not mixing it up with something else!
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Tambra
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused. I thought "Fixed income security" could also fit, but now that I think about it, it doesn't really derive from another instrument.
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Kiley
12 months ago
I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and it was definitely about something that derives its value from another asset. "Derived security" sounds right to me.
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Mary
1 year ago
I think the answer might be "Derived security," but I'm not completely sure. I remember something about how derivatives are linked to other assets.
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Gregg
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. Let me re-read it and try to break down the key terms to determine the right answer.
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Ardella
1 year ago
I've got this! Derived securities are instruments whose returns are based on the returns of another underlying asset. The other options don't have that direct link.
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Sherill
1 year ago
Okay, I know derived securities are linked to the performance of another instrument. I just need to confirm how that differs from the other choices.
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Stefania
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question on financial instruments. I'll focus on recalling the key characteristics of different security types.
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Eliz
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between a derived security and the other options. Let me think this through carefully.
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Lenita
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure where the errors and warnings would be located, but I'll make my best guess based on the information provided.
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Rueben
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. The question gives the original price, new price, and total revenue, but doesn't explicitly state the quantity. How do we calculate the percentage change in quantity?
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Leila
1 year ago
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Wilda
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward VPN topology question. I think I can work through this step-by-step to get the right answer.
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Letha
1 year ago
I heard the exam has a new question: 'What do you call a financial instrument that's always late? A Derivative-ly.'
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Mendy
1 year ago
C) Equity security
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Sean
1 year ago
B) Fixed income security
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Alica
1 year ago
A) Derived security
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Adell
1 year ago
Money market security? Really? I think I need to brush up on my financial instrument knowledge.
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Harrison
1 year ago
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Eliseo
1 year ago
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Myra
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) Money market security.
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Malcolm
1 year ago
Equity security? No way, this is clearly a derivative we're talking about!
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Kallie
2 years ago
Hmm, I'd go with fixed income security. Doesn't that sound right?
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Princess
2 years ago
A derivative security, of course! That's the correct answer.
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Tomoko
1 year ago
I always get confused between derivative and fixed income securities.
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Casie
1 year ago
Derivative securities can be quite complex to understand.
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Sheridan
1 year ago
I wasn't sure about that one, thanks for clarifying.
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Peggie
1 year ago
Yes, you're right! It's a derivative security.
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Daniel
2 years ago
I agree with Henriette, because a derived security's return is based on another instrument.
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Henriette
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Derived security.