Not exact matches
Thus, ETCs are always subject to a counterparty risk
against which the issuers implement different
hedging mechanisms.
Provide a wide range of asset classes (excluding equities) that, historically, have little to no correlation with equities;
thus, one is able to
hedge against stock risk without relying on a single asset, leverage, shorting or inverse products.
The problem is, inflation and high commodity prices — including oil and gas prices — tend to feed on each other in a vicious circle: people stock up on commodities to
hedge against inflation, which leads to even higher prices, and
thus inflation continues to rise.
The firm would
hedge losses by purchasing options to sell stocks at prearranged prices,
thus protecting
against sharp drops in value.
Thus it will
hedge against the rising cost of living with an option of increasing sum assured.
If you need $ 60,000 for college and your youngest child will graduate in three years, you need $ 60,000 of term insurance as a short - term
hedge against your death,
thus insuring that your child can finish his or her education.
Real estate still offers predictable cash flows, tax benefits and a
hedge against inflation, and
thus remains highly appealing; most HNW's and family offices are targeting as much as 10 to 15 percent of their investment portfolio to real estate.