There are four different commonly used financial hedging techniques and some operational hedging techniques that firms use to manage currency risk.
Drawing on literature, critically evaluate all these hedging techniques. Illustrate your arguments with appropriate examples / cases / empirical studies review.
(Hint: Analysis can be focused on large firms or small firms, or comparison)
The following learning outcomes are being assessed..
1. Compare the financial products available on international markets
2. Devise and apply appropriate strategies using derivatives to manage currency risk.
3. Critically evaluate the use of derivative instruments to manage currency risk.