UPSC Prelims 2024
Economy
Consider the following:
1. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF)
2. Motor vehicles
3. Currency swap
Which of the above is/are considered financial instruments?
Explanation
* Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs): ETFs are baskets of securities (like stocks) that are traded on stock exchanges, similar to individual stocks. They represent a financial instrument. * Motor vehicles: Motor vehicles are tangible assets, not financial instruments. Financial instruments represent claims to assets or cash flows. * Currency swap: A currency swap is a derivative contract where two parties exchange principal and interest payments in different currencies. It is a type of financial instrument. Therefore, only ETFs and currency swaps are considered financial instruments.