Welcome to the Final Chapter of the Audio Course for NISM Series XII.

In this episode, we demystify Derivatives—the financial instruments used for hedging risk and speculation.

Don't be intimidated; we break it down into simple terms.

Key Concepts Covered in this Episode:

What is a Derivative? An instrument that derives its value from an "Underlying" asset (like a stock, index, or commodity).

The 3 Main Products:

Forwards: Customized contracts between two parties (OTC).

Futures: Standardized contracts traded on the exchange.

Options: The right (but not the obligation) to buy or sell (Call vs. Put).

Market Participants:

Hedgers: Using derivatives to reduce risk (e.g., a farmer locking in a price).

Speculators: Taking risk to make a profit.

Arbitrageurs: Profiting from price differences in two markets.

Key Terms: Spot Price, Future Price, Lot Size, Expiry Date, and Margin Money.

Exam Note: This chapter carries approx. 10% weightage.

Strategy: Focus on definitions. The exam will likely ask you to identify the difference between a Future (Obligation to buy) and an Option (Right to buy).Don't skip it: Even though the weightage is lower, these questions are often straightforward if you know the definitions.What Next? Congratulations on finishing the syllabus!

Review: Re-listen to any chapters you found difficult.

Practice Exam: Book your slot on the NISM website.

Resources:

Official NISM Workbook: https://cert.nism.ac.in/

If you find this helpful, for accessing my exam notes, you can reach out to nemo@deepstratai.com (free of cost).

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