Monday, July 25, 2016

IGNOU MBAFM MCT-074 Derivatives June 2015 Question Paper

University Name: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(FINANCIAL MARKETS)
(MBAFM)
Term-End Examination
June, 2015
MCT-074 : DERIVATIVES
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. What are derivatives ? What is the need for derivatives' markets ? Explain the different segments of these markets. 20
2. What is Hedging ? How can Options be used to hedge risk ? Why do companies hedge risk using
derivatives ? 20
3. What are Options ? Explain when a call option and put option are in-the money, at-the money
and out-of-the money. 20
4. Explain any two of the following in detail : 20
(a) Vega
(b) Theta
(c) Gamma

5. What is risk ? Discuss the various types of risks and explain some of the techniques to reduce
risk exposure. 20
6. What are credit derivatives ? Discuss the features and applications of Credit spread option and Credit linked notes. 20
7. What do you understand by 'Commodity Market' ? Explain the benefits of trading in commodity derivatives. 20
8. What are commodity derivatives ? Differentiate critically between financial and commodity
derivatives. 20

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