A Balance Sheet Hedge Requires That the Amount of Exposed

question 34

Multiple Choice

A balance sheet hedge requires that the amount of exposed foreign currency assets and liabilities:

• A) have a 2:1 ratio of assets to liabilities.
• B) have a 2:1 ratio of liabilities to assets.
• C) have a 2:1 ratio of liabilities to equity.
• D) be equal.

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