What Financial Instruments Allow Firms to Obtain Long-Term Foreign Currency

question 1

Multiple Choice

What financial instruments allow firms to obtain long-term foreign currency financing at lower cost than they can by borrowing directly?

• A) Currency swaps
• B) Forward rates
• C) Foreign currency options
• D) Future contracts

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