[Solved] The forward market is especially well-suited to offer hedging protection against

Q.	The forward market is especially well-suited to offer hedging protection against
A.	translation risk exposure.
B.	transactions risk exposure.
C.	political risk exposure.
D.	taxation.
Answer» B. transactions risk exposure.

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