Which of the Following Factors Contributed to the The Substantial

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributed to the the substantial growth in the market for credit derivatives in the 2000s?

• A) Extensive growth in debt markets.
• B) Disintermediation of banks.
• C) Increases in regulation of securities markets, investors, and issuers.
• D) All of the above.

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A valuation method that calculates the present value of future cash flows generated by an investment, minus the initial investment cost.

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The movement of money into and out of a business, project, or financial product, considered essential for assessing the health and sustainability of an entity.

Return on Investment

A financial metric used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the profit from an investment by the cost of the investment.