An Investor in a Hedge Position Is No Longer Exposed

question 57

True/False

An investor in a hedge position is no longer exposed to the absolute price movement of the underlying asset, but the investor is still exposed to basis risk.

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Definitions:

Material Amount

A sum of money that is large enough to influence the economic decisions of users based on the financial statements of an entity.

Reporting Period

The specific time span covered by financial statements, typically one fiscal year or quarter, for which an entity reports its financial performance and position.

Carrying Amount

The book value of assets and liabilities, calculated as the original cost minus any accumulated depreciation, impairment, or amortization.

Fair Value

The expected proceeds from an asset sale or the financial commitment for a liability shift in an orderly engagement among market participants at the time of determining value.