If Investors Speculate in Derivative Contracts Rather Than in the Underlying

question 40

Multiple Choice

If investors speculate in derivative contracts rather than in the underlying asset, they will probably achieve ____ returns, and they are exposed to relatively ____ risk.

• A)lower; lower
• B)lower; higher
• C)higher; lower
• D)higher; higher

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Definitions:

Nonparametric Statistics

A branch of statistics that does not assume a specific distribution for the population from which the sample is drawn.

Assumptions

Premises or conditions that are accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof, within the context of a specific model or method.

Null Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect exists between certain characteristics of a population or data set.

Level of Risk

The probability or likelihood of an adverse event or outcome occurring, often assessed in the context of decision making and finance.