Derivatives Introduction - CMA/CA Final SFM Video Lectures (New Syllabus)

Please Join our Telegram Channel:

Meaning of Derivative
• A derivative is a contract between two parties.
• Expected to be settled at a future date.
• Its Value is derived from the value of the underlying assets.
• No initial investment or very small amount of initial investment is required.

What is a Derivative Contract?
A derivative contract is a financial instrument whose value is derived from the value of the underlying. In other words, its value depends on the value of the underlying assets.

A derivative emerges out of a contract between two parties. It does not have any value of its own but its value in turn depends on the price movements of other assets underlying the contract, known as underlying assets (such as commodities, shares, bonds, foreign currencies etc.) or indices (such as stock market index, consumer price index etc.).

Derivatives are financial instruments that derive their values from price movement of underlying assets

The following example will help you to understand the meaning of derivative and underlying assets:

You want to acquire 500 equity shares in NJ Ltd. Each equity share is presently quoted at ` 1,000. You enter into a contract under which you can buy 500 equity shares in NJ Ltd. at ` 1,000 each. The contract gives you the right to buy 500 equity shares; it does not represent equity shares. The contract by itself has no market value. Suppose at later stage, these shares are quoted in stock market at ` 1,250. At this point your contract attains value. This is because; you can buy equity shares, now available in the market at ` 1,250, for just ` 1,000. The contract is now worth ` 250 x 500 shares i.e. ` 125,000/-. If the market price of such equity shares falls below ` 1,000 your contract becomes worthless.

Four conclusions can be drawn from this example:
1. The contract is a derivative instrument, it fulfills all the conditions of a derivative.
2. It gives you the right to buy the shares.
3. The underlying asset is the equity shares in NJ Ltd.
4. The value of the contract changes with changes in the price of the equity shares. It derives its value from the value of the equity shares.

While in the example given above, the underlying asset was equity shares, in the derivative market, the underlying asset could be commodities, precious metals, foreign exchange rate, and interest rate relating to financial assets and market indices.

Functions of Derivatives
1. Financial derivatives help in facing financial risk arising due to change in share prices, interest rates and currency rates.
2. The instruments known as financial derivatives provide a commitment to rates and prices for future date and thereby protect a party against future adverse movements.
3. Financial derivatives also provide opportunities to make profit for those who are ready to bear risk.
4. In the process, derivative transfer the risk from those who want to avoid it to those who are ready to take the risk.
5. Derivatives help in price discovery of the underlying asset.

Characteristics of Derivatives
1. The transactions in the derivatives are settled by the offsetting/squaring transaction in the same derivative. The difference in value of the derivative is settled in cash.
2. There is no limit on the number of units transacted in the derivative market because there is no physical asset to be transacted.
3. The derivative markets are usually computerized exchanges as against the trading market for physical assets.
4. Derivatives are only secondary market securities and cannot help in raising funds to a firm. In fact, derivatives arise only when the shares and debentures are already issued by the companies.
5. The derivative market is quite liquid and transaction can be effected easily.
6. The derivatives provide a hedging of price risk of financial transactions over a certain period. It is a contract to be settled in future, by cash payment of difference in price.

Types of Derivatives
Four types of derivatives have been in existence:
1. Forwards
2. Futures
3. Options
4. Swaps

Participants in Derivatives Market

Generally the participants may be classified into:
1. Hedgers,
2. Speculators and
3. Arbitrageurs

#Derivatives , #Finance , #CAFinal , #FinancialLearning , #CAFinalSFM , #StrategicFinancialManagement , #SFM , #CFA , #CFAexam , #CANikhilJobanputra . #CFALevel1

[sheikabdulkaleem]

I guess, u r the only person who explains in a way even a lame man can understand the Thank u Sir....

[sreeniala]

I never truly understood derivatives until today. Your videos are extremely helpful for a non commerce student .
Thank so much Sir for the lucid explaination and taking the time and effort to post these videos for free ...video request : BOP and capital account convertibility, ECB, FCCB, role of the central bank in foreign exchange market

[nanswik]

After long years of struggling with derivatives.atlast I have understood finally.
I feel like crying 😭 out of Joy.
Thanks you sir.
U r incredible.
Why YouTube never showed you in recommendation.
Gonna watch all your videos 👍

[lokeshayes]

Future contract 38:30
Long and short position ( in stock market): 44: 40
Long and short position in future : 54 : 27

[archurj]

Hello sir I have cleared my cma final 1st group with exemption mainly with the help of your videos for understanding the concepts thank you so much sir we students will be very grateful if u also upload the videos for cma final students thank you sir

[harikatkam]

Before watching this and after watching this video, I have cleared doubts on derivatives, always I am trying to understand from the books but I couldn't, when I watched this I am feeling like "oh so this is called derivatives" 🙂

[anjalishrivastavsoni]

Sir, u r fabulous... Ur teaching is like preaching.... We don't feel bore.. Rather it motivates us to learn the topic in depth....

[manjaytiwari]

Your teaching style is unique by which a weak student will learn concept with comfortably

[vemulaabhinav]

Hello sir I’m a CA final student and was very perplexed with the concepts of derivatives and because of your videos, I’m able to easily understand the chapter and able to solve without any difficulty, thanks for the support from your end. Will always be great full for your videos!!!!

[vikramparmar]

U r one man Army... knows the subject in and out...makes it easier to understand the raw person who had never studied this subject...

[Xyzfg-rz]

sir I am a m.com student and this video is really helpful. I appreciate you sir. may God bless you sir

[nethrashrinivas]

Best of best lecture I have ever listened on derivatives
Thanks for the crystal clear clarity on the subject.

[rahulyp]

I have never found derivative such an interesting topic like it seems today...after ur explanation sir
You are truly a sfm teacher.

[johkhaesangki]

Straight to the point. I like it. Watched many videos by many, but this is the best.

[suryaprakashrao]

Extremely useful not only for the students but also for the trainers in the area of financial markets. Great sir.

[poojadixit]

Sir till today i was so much confused with this chapter.but after watching your videos this chapter has became so interesting for me.The way of your teaching is so much simplified and easy to understand that we just dont need to open the book at all. My all concepts are cleared while watching your videos itself.once again Thank You Sir! You are the best teacher any student would learn from.

[mizansiddiqui]

Sir, My Final attempt is in May20.Ive done regular class from AJ Sir.Now, to recapitulate what ive forgot i come here.You are as good as anyone teaching in CA Finals.Thank you so much Sir.🙏
Im preparing for 80+ in SFM.

[akshatbhatnagar]

I am in one of the top B schools of India, but I could understand the concept only through this very well explained video. Wish I could have such faculty in my B schools!

[pujajana]

Thank you soo much sir. It really helped me to study for my exams.

[VPentertainment-zu]

I don't know how 1 hour has passed 😀💯 such an clarity session..