You Are a Baker and Need to Purchase a Substantial

question 66

Multiple Choice

You are a baker and need to purchase a substantial amount of wheat flour three months from now in preparation for your busy season. Your concern is that the price of wheat will increase substantially before you make your purchase. Which one of the following positions in wheat would be an effective hedge for you?

• A)long position in spot market
• B)short position in spot market
• C)long position in futures market
• D)short position in futures market
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Cycle Inventory

Cycle inventory refers to the portion of inventory that is consumed and replenished in regular cycles in a supply chain, correlating with order frequency.

Annual Inventory

encompasses the total quantity or value of inventory that a company holds over a year, reflecting both the turnover rate and the efficiency of inventory management.

Distribution Inventory

Stocks of goods and materials held at various points in a supply chain, intended for downstream distribution.

Physical Inventory

The process of counting and verifying all physical goods and materials in stock by a business.