Answer: Option

**Explanation:** - **Option (B) is correct** because an option contract involves the buyer paying a premium to the seller at the initiation of the contract in exchange for the right to buy or sell the underlying asset at a predetermined price. This payment is known as the option premium. - **Swap (A) is incorrect** because, like forwards and futures, no payment is required at the initiation of a swap contract. The value of a swap at inception is zero. - **Forward (C) is incorrect** because, similar to swaps and futures, no payment is made at the initiation of a forward contract. The value of a forward contract at inception is also zero.

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