
Explanation:
Exotic options are a type of derivative that are more complex than the commonly traded 'vanilla' options. They are called 'exotic' because they are more specialized and less commonly traded than the standard options. Exotic options are customized to meet the specific needs of the investor, which can include different payoff structures, cost structures, or expiration dates. Because of their complexity and customization, exotic options are typically traded in over-the-counter (OTC) markets rather than on standardized exchanges. OTC markets allow for greater flexibility and negotiation between the buyer and seller, which is necessary for the trading of these complex and customized options. Therefore, Susanne Alexander should identify exotic options as the type of option that is most likely to be traded in the OTC market.
Choice A is incorrect. Plain vanilla options are not the most likely to be traded in the over-the-counter options market. These types of options have standard features and are usually traded on organized exchanges, not over-the-counter.
Choice B is incorrect. Covered calls are a strategy that involves owning the underlying asset and selling call options on that same asset. This strategy is typically used by investors who own a stock and want to generate additional income from it, rather than being a type of option commonly traded in the over-the-counter market.
Choice C is incorrect. European options can only be exercised at expiration, which makes them less flexible compared to American options. While they may be traded in both exchange-traded and OTC markets, they are not specifically associated with the OTC market due to their standard exercise feature.
Q.784 Susanne Alexander is a junior investment analyst at JCB Investment Bank in Tokyo. She has no prior experience in trading equities and derivatives. She has been assigned to the trading unit of the bank where she is taking her initial training from the senior management of the trading unit. In one of the training sessions, she was asked to identify the option that most likely trades in the over-the-counter options market. Identify for Alexander the correct option.
A
Plain vanilla options
B
Covered calls
C
European options
D
Exotic options
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