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Lecture # 02 1.1 Introduction

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Lecture # 02

1.1

Introduction

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The Nature of Derivatives

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A derivative is an instrument whose value depends on the values of other more basic underlying variables

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Examples of Derivatives

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•Futures Contracts

•Forward Contracts

•Swaps

•Options

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Derivatives Markets

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Exchange tradedTraditionally exchanges have used the

open-outcry system, but increasingly they are switching to electronic trading

Contracts are standard there is virtually no credit risk

Over-the-counter (OTC)A computer- and telephone-linked network

of dealers at financial institutions, corporations, and fund managers

Contracts can be non-standard and there is some small amount of credit risk

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Size of OTC and Exchange Markets(Figure 1.1, Page 3)

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Source: Bank for International Settlements. Chart shows total principal amounts for OTC market and value of underlying assets for exchange market

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Jun-98 Jun-99 Jun-00 Jun-01 Jun-02 Jun-03 Jun-04

Size of Market ($ trillion)

OTC

Exchange

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Ways Derivatives are Used

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To hedge risksTo speculate (take a view on the

future direction of the market)To lock in an arbitrage profitTo change the nature of a liabilityTo change the nature of an

investment without incurring the costs of selling one portfolio and buying another

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Forward Contracts

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Forward contracts are similar to futures except that they trade in the over-the-counter market

Forward contracts are particularly popular on currencies and interest rates

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Foreign Exchange Quotes for GBP June 3, 2003 (See page 4)

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Bid Offer

Spot 1.6281 1.6285

1-month forward 1.6248 1.6253

3-month forward 1.6187 1.6192

6-month forward 1.6094 1.6100

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References

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Adopted from Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives, 6th Edition, Copyright © John C. Hull 2005