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If a Firm Expects to Buy a Commodity in the Future

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If a firm expects to buy a commodity in the future, it may hedge against a price increase by taking a short position in the futures contract.


Definitions:

Unamortized Discount

The portion of a bond discount that has not yet been amortized (expensed) over the life of the bond.

Carrying Amount

The value at which an asset is recognized on the balance sheet after deducting accumulated depreciation or amortization.

Premium On Bonds

The amount by which the price paid for a bond exceeds its face value, often due to interest rates being lower than the bond's coupon rate.

Effective Interest Rate

The actual rate of interest earned or paid on an investment, loan, or other financial product, taking into account the effects of compounding.

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