a) How can you create a bear spread using call options? How can you create a bear spread using put options? What are the differences between the two strategies? b) You have written an out-of-money put option. How can you use the stop-loss strategy to hedge your position? What are the limitations of this strategy?

a) How can you create a bear spread using call options? How can you create a bear spread using put options? What are the differences between the two strategies? b) You have written an out-of-money put option. How can you use the stop-loss strategy to hedge your position? What are the limitations of this strategy?

International Financial Management

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Chapter11: Managing Transaction Exposure

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