Strategic Hedging Focuses on Using Forward Contracts and Swaps to Contain

question 45

True/False

Strategic hedging focuses on using forward contracts and swaps to contain currency risks.

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Definitions:

Spot Exchange Rate

The exchange rate at a point of time for immediate delivery of the currency in an exchange.

Presentation Currency

The currency in which a company's financial statements are presented, typically the national currency of the country where the company is headquartered.

Functional Currency

The currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates, typically used in preparing financial statements.

Functional Currency

The currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates, used in measuring its financial performance and position.