Multiple Choice
Derivatives can be used to either hedge or speculate. These actions:
A) increase risk in both cases.
B) decrease risk in both cases.
C) spread or minimize risk in both cases.
D) offsets risk by hedging and increase risk by speculating.
E) offset risks by speculating and increase risk by hedging.
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