Fin 550 DISC. 8 & 9

WEEK 8

 "Derivative Markets" Please respond to the following: SEPARATELY. 1 PARAGRAPH EACH WITH EXAMPLE.  
 

QUEST 1:    1 PARAGRAPH 

Analyze the complexities of the derivative markets and how the reporting of derivatives may be deceiving to investors.

QUEST 2:  1 PARAGRAPH W/ EXAMPLE 

 Make a suggestion for improving the methods for valuing derivatives so that the reporting becomes more transparent for investors.

WEEK 9

"Hedging" Please respond to the following:SEPARATELY. 1 PARAGRAPH EACH WITH EXAMPLE.  

QUEST. 1: 1 PARAGRAPH 

Create a scenario where an investor would benefit from using forward and future contracts to hedge an existing risk exposure.

QUEST. 2:1 PARAGRAPH W/ EXAMPLE  

Explain how an increase in interest rates may impact the scenario you created.