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Carter is a stockholder in ExtremeTrax, Inc., a C corporation that designs and manufactures amusement park roller coasters. The company recently lost a major court decision and is being forced into bankruptcy. In fact, the damages being awarded are so large that, even if all company assets are sold and the proceeds are used to pay its debts, ExtremeTrax is likely to still owe money to its creditors. If ExtremeTrax goes bankrupt, Carter and the other stockholders will
Long Hedger
An investor who purchases futures contracts or the underlying asset to protect against potential price increases.
Short Hedger
An investor who enters into contracts to protect against potential losses from declining prices in the assets they hold.
Decrease
A reduction in quantity, size, or intensity of a particular activity, value, or level.
Financial Futures Contracts
Agreements to buy or sell financial instruments or commodities at a future date for a price that is established at the time of the contract.
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