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Introduction: Hedging is the strategy to manage the investment risk by taking the opposite position in the related asset such as shares, bonds, etc. Hedging involves derivatives such as options, futures, etc.
The
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Introduction: Hedging is the strategy to manage the investment risk by taking the opposite position in the related asset such as shares, bonds, etc. Hedging involves derivatives such as options, futures, etc.
The journal entry to record change in time value and intrinsic value of the option.
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Introduction: Hedging is the strategy to manage the investment risk by taking the opposite position in the related asset such as shares, bonds, etc. Hedging involves derivatives such as options, futures, etc.
The journal entry to record change in time value and sale of the option and also purchase of barrels.
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Introduction: Hedging is the strategy to manage the investment risk by taking the opposite position in the related asset such as shares, bonds, etc. Hedging involves derivatives such as options, futures, etc.
The journal entry to record the sale of oil barrels.
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- EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTFinanceISBN:9781337514835Author:MOYERPublisher:CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT