Type of financial security having payoffs which are connected to some securities issued some time back is classified as
A
linked security
B
previous security
C
payoff security
D
derivative security
Correct Answer: derivative security
Type of financial security having payoffs which are connected to some securities issued some time back is classified as derivative security. A derivative security is a financial instrument whose value depends upon the value of another asset. The main types of derivatives are futures, forwards, options, and swaps. An example of a derivative security is a convertible bond.