Which of the Following Is NOT an Acceptable Hedging Technique

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable hedging technique to reduce risk caused by a relatively predictable long-term foreign currency inflow of Japanese yen?

• A) Import raw materials from Japan denominated in yen to substitute for domestic suppliers.
• B) Pay suppliers from other countries in yen.
• C) Import raw materials from Japan denominated in dollars.
• D) Acquire debt denominated in yen.

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Definitions:

Forward Contracts

Financial derivatives that obligate the buyer to purchase, and the seller to sell, a particular asset at a predetermined future date and price.

Fair Value Hedge

A hedge of the exposure to changes in fair value of an asset or liability, or an unidentified firm commitment, that is attributable to a particular risk.

Cash Flow Hedge

A type of hedge that protects against the variability in cash flows arising from a particular risk, such as interest rate movements or currency fluctuations.

Foreign Exchange Loss

A loss that occurs when the value of a foreign currency declines in relation to the domestic currency, affecting transactions involving foreign currencies.