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