Which of the Following Statements Regarding Currency Options Is False

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding currency options is false?

• A) Firms often prefer forward contracts to currency options if the transaction they are hedging might not take place.
• B) Currency options are another method that firms commonly use to manage exchange rate risk. Currency options, like the stock options, give the holder the right-but not the obligation-to exchange currency at a given exchange rate.
• C) Currency forward contracts allow firms to lock in a future exchange rate; currency options allow firms to insure themselves against the exchange rate moving beyond a certain level.
• D) Many managers want the firm to benefit if the exchange rate moves in their favour, rather than being stuck paying an above-market rate.

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Definitions:

Inventory Turnover Ratio

A measure of how quickly a company sells and replaces its stock of goods within a given period.

Cost of Goods Sold

The total cost of materials and labor directly involved in producing goods or services sold during a period.

Beginning Merchandise Inventory

The value of goods on hand at the start of an accounting period for the purpose of sale in the course of business.

Ending Merchandise Inventory

The final value of a company's inventory at the end of an accounting period, calculated by adding purchases to beginning inventory and subtracting cost of goods sold.