Bump in the night
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Futures, options and other financial derivatives are often distrusted by financial analysts. Derivatives depend on price movements to determine their values. It is their abstract nature and tremendous growth that creates fear. However, the market has remained stable and profitable.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Lost in a maze of hedges
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Hedging can protect companies from fluctuating foreign exchange rates, which can significantly affect profits. Hedging instruments such as forward contracts and options could be useful during the current turmoil in European currency markets.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Cruising in neutral
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Assets for 'market-neutral' hedge funds have grown to $8 billion thus far in 1996. Their popularity is due largely to increased fears among investors that the prolonged bull market is nearing a decline. The risk of hedge funds is discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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