Which of the following do not provide a hedge against some risk? (Select the best choice...
Which of the following do not provide a hedge against some risk? (Select the best choice below.)
A.
Futures contracts
B.
Money market hedge
C.
Currency options
D.
Forward contract
E.
All are forms of hedging
Homework Answers
All the given options are in one or other way instruments of hedging.
So the answer is E. All are forms of hedging
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