A Share of Common Stock Is Not a Derivative,but an Option

question 13

True/False

A share of common stock is not a derivative,but an option to buy the stock is a derivative because the value of the option is derived from the value of the stock.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.

Discount Rate

Within discounted cash flow analysis, it's the interest rate applied to derive the present value of cash flows expected in the future.

Profitability Index

A financial tool used to measure the relative profitability of an investment, calculated as the present value of future cash flows divided by the initial investment cost.

Cash Inflows

Cash inflows are the money received by a business from its various activities, such as sales revenues, financing, and investments.