A Hedger Reduces Risk of Loss and Enhances Additional Profit

question 60

True/False

A hedger reduces risk of loss and enhances additional profit opportunities.

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Definitions:

Inventory Management

The supervisory process focusing on ordering, storing, using, and selling a company's inventory.

Short-Term Debt Financing

Borrowing of funds for a period of one year or less to meet short-term financial needs of a company.

Credit Availability

The ease with which individuals or businesses can obtain loans or credit.

Cash Discounts

The amount by which a seller is willing to reduce the invoice price in order to be paid immediately, rather than in the future. A cash discount might be 2/10, net 30, which means a 2% discount if the bill is paid within 10 days, otherwise the entire amount is due within 30 days.