As of 2016,which one of the following derivatives instruments had the greatest amount of notional principal outstanding?
A)Futures
B)Swaps
C)Options
D)Bonds
E)Forwards

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According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) report from December 2016, the notional amount outstanding for swaps was $488.4 trillion, much larger than any other derivative instrument. Futures were second with $18.8 trillion, options were third with $12.5 trillion, and forwards were fourth with $2.4 trillion. Bonds are not a derivative instrument.

As of 2016,which One of the Following Derivatives Instruments Had