Swaps Can Be Used to Hedge but Cannot Be Used

question 46

True/False

Swaps can be used to hedge but cannot be used to speculate.

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Definitions:

Discount Period

The timeframe in which a buyer can pay less than the full invoice amount due to taking advantage of a sales discount offered by the seller for early payment.

Full Settlement

This term refers to the complete payment or resolution of an outstanding debt, account, or contractual obligation.

FOB Shipping Point

A term used in shipping contracts to indicate that the seller is responsible for delivering goods to a shipping point, and the buyer is responsible for all costs and risks of loss or damage to goods from that point forward.

Credit Memo

A document issued by a seller that reduces the amount owed by a buyer, typically due to a return or refund.