Commodity and Derivative Markets

question 22

Multiple Choice

Commodity and derivative markets:

• A) are additional sources of financing for corporate projects.
• B) enable the financial manager to adjust a firm's exposure to various business risks.
• C) are always over-the-counter markets.
• D) deal only in foreign currencies.

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