Q. Which of the following is not considered a derivative instrument in capital markets?
Answer: Dividend
Notes: A derivative is a financial contract with a value that is derived from an underlying asset. The main types of derivatives are futures, options, and swaps. However, dividends are not considered derivative instruments. They are distributions of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders.

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