Because Most Hedging Acts to Reduce Risk, Managers Should Expect

question 104

Multiple Choice

Because most hedging acts to reduce risk, managers should expect that hedging will:

• A) increase profits.
• B) decrease profits.
• C) increase the firm's stock price.
• D)stabilize the firm's dividend payout.

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