Joint Ventures

question 1

Multiple Choice

Joint ventures:

• A) are an alternative to new ventures.
• B) are attractive when speed is important.
• C) are attractive when entry barriers are high.
• D) should be done on a small scale.
• E) reduce the risk of loss of proprietary knowledge.

Grasp the fundamentals and applications of futures markets and their relationship with arbitrage opportunities.

Comprehend the impact of exchange rates on profits and how businesses can hedge against this risk.

Recognize the benefits swaps provide in managing financial risks and restructuring balance sheets.

Calculate the financial outcome of engaging in futures contracts based on index movements.

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Definitions:

Stand-Alone Risk

The risk associated with investing in a stock that’s held by itself, outside of a portfolio. Stand-alone risk depends on the volatility of a stock’s own return rather than on the effect its inclusion has on the volatility of the return of a portfolio.

Business Risk

The potential for loss or failure in the operation of a company, often due to external and internal factors.

Financial Assets

Assets that derive value because of a contractual claim on them, such as stocks, bonds, bank deposits, and other investments.

Non-Financial Assets

Assets that are not in the form of cash or cannot be easily converted to cash, such as property, plant, and equipment.