n NISM Certifications
X NISM Series X
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What is essential to create a derivative product?

Practice question from NISM Series XA- Investment Adviser (Level 1) Mock Test 2 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Demand-supply mismatch

  2. B

    Assets-liabilities mismatch

  3. C

    Stable market

  4. Underlying asset

    Correct answer

Why this is the answer

Derivatives derive their value from an underlying asset, which could be commodities, financial instruments, or other assets.

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