Time left 0:31 Which one of the following is correct regarding derivative securities? O a. Options obligate investors to buy/sell securities at a specified price over a fixed period. O b. The value of a stock option depends on the market price of the underlying stock. O c. Options are riskier than futures. O d. Calls and puts are the two common types of futures.

Time left 0:31 Which one of the following is correct regarding derivative securities? O a. Options obligate investors to buy/sell securities at a specified price over a fixed period. O b. The value of a stock option depends on the market price of the underlying stock. O c. Options are riskier than futures. O d. Calls and puts are the two common types of futures.

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