On-Balance-Sheet Hedging Involves Taking Positions in Forward or Other Derivative

question 18

True/False

On-balance-sheet hedging involves taking positions in forward or other derivative securities to hedge FX risk.

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Definitions:

Exercise Price

The specified price at which the holder of an option can buy (in the case of a call option) or sell (in the case of a put option) the underlying security or commodity.

Option Price

The cost at which an option's holder has the right to purchase (for a call option) or sell (for a put option) the underlying asset or commodity.

Market Value

The present rate at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in the market.

Equity

The value of an asset after deducting the amount of all liabilities on that asset. In investing, it often refers to the ownership interest held by shareholders in a corporation.