The reduction or covering of foreign exchange risk is called ?
Correct answer: A. hedging
- A. hedging
- B. speculation
- C. intervention
- D. arbitrage
Explanation
Hedging means taking a position that offsets a possible loss from exchange-rate movements. Speculation deliberately accepts such risk to seek profit, so it is not risk reduction.
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