11) When comparing option hedging (hedging with options) to futures hedging (hed

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11) When comparing option hedging (hedging with options) to futures hedging (hedging with futures), which statement is most true:

Option hedging allows for smaller variability in the end value than futures hedging.

Futures hedging protects against downside risk but allows for upside potential.

Futures hedging is more expensive than option hedging because the latter is settled in cash.

Option hedging protects against downside risk but is typically more expensive than futures hedging.

Option hedging allows for smaller variability in the end value than futures hedging.

Futures hedging protects against downside risk but allows for upside potential.

Futures hedging is more expensive than option hedging because the latter is settled in cash.

Option hedging protects against downside risk but is typically more expensive than futures hedging.

Answer is D. Option hedging protects agasint downside ris but is more expensive that futures hedging.

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