A Hedge of a Specific Stock's Price with Stock Index

question 36

True/False

A hedge of a specific stock's price with stock index futures will reduce both systematic and unsystematic risk.

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Definitions:

Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of a good or service and its expected cost, often used in budgeting and financial analysis.

Labor Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the standard cost expected for that labor, used in budgeting and cost management.

Quantity Variance

Quantity variance refers to the difference between the expected and actual quantity of materials or inputs used in the production process, impacting cost.

Standards

Predetermined benchmarks or norms used for measuring performance and setting expectations in various contexts, including production, quality, and accounting.