Which of the Following Is a Speculation Strategy

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a speculation strategy?

• A) An airline going long oil futures.
• B) A cereal company purchasing corn in the spot market.
• C) An auto manufacturer longing steal futures.
• D) A hedge fund shorting index futures.

Apply concepts of risk and return to evaluate investment decisions.

Calculate and understand the Expected Value of Perfect Information (EVPI) in decision-making processes.

Analyze investment options through statistical measures such as variance, return-to-risk ratio, and the coefficient of variation.

Understand the concepts of aggressive and conservative strategies.

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