The Basic Reason Why Investors Use Spreading Strategies When Speculating

question 69

Multiple Choice

The basic reason why investors use spreading strategies when speculating in commodities is to

• A) increase leverage.
• B) increase profits.
• C) reduce risk.
• D) decrease transaction costs.

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Definitions:

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