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Management · Q61

International Finance and Treasury

Graduate and Post Graduate · Management · question 61

Q61

An operation in order to protect the domestic currency value of an asset or a liability that is denominated in foreign currency is called as

A.
Hedging
Answer
B.
Hermes
C.
Indexation
D.
Leading

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
An operation in order to protect the domestic currency value of an asset or a liability that is denominated in foreign currency is called as Hedging. A risk management strategy used in limiting or offsetting probability of loss from fluctuations in the prices of commodities, currencies, or securities. In effect, hedging is a transfer of risk without buying insurance policies.