Banking Sample Paper SBI Clerk Grade (Main) Sample Test Paper-1

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    Who amongst the following is an opposite activity of 'Speculation'?

    A)  Arbitrage                      

    B)  Long

    C)  Short                           

    D)  Hedging

    E)  Spread

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Speculation is the act of trading in an asset, or conducting a financial transaction, that has a significant risk of losing most or all of the initial outlay, in expectation of a substantial gain. It is opposite of Hedging which is a risk management strategy used in limiting or offsetting probability of loss from fluctuations in the prices of commodities, currencies, or securities.


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