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NISM-Series-5D: Mutual Fund - Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) Distributors — 5 random MCQs with answers & explanations

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Q1 If stock price becomes highly volatile, option premium will generally be:

  • A. Lower
  • B. Higher Correct Answer
  • C. No effect
  • D. Fixed
Explanation:
Higher volatility increases risk. Since options give protection against risk, their premium becomes higher.

Marks: 1

Q2 Vega measures change in Delta due to change in price of underlying asset.

  • A. True
  • B. False Correct Answer
Explanation:
Vega measures sensitivity of option price to volatility. Gamma measures change in Delta with respect to change in underlying price.

Marks: 1

Q3 In what year did the first "futures contract" get officially listed on an exchange in the USA?

  • A. 1848
  • B. 1865 Correct Answer
  • C. 1919
  • D. 1972
Explanation:
While CBOT started in 1848, the first standardized "futures" contract was listed in 1865.

Marks: 1

Q4 Does an option BUYER usually need to pay margin?

  • A. Yes, every day
  • B. No, they pay the full premium upfront Correct Answer
  • C. Only if the market crashes
  • D. Only on Fridays
Explanation:
Since their loss is capped at the premium, no further margin is needed.

Marks: 1

Q5 Buying a put option on a stock that you already own is called:

  • A. Straddle
  • B. Covered call
  • C. Calendar spread
  • D. Protective put Correct Answer
Explanation:
A protective put is used to protect existing shares from price fall. It works like insurance for your investment.

Marks: 1

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