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A cash flow hedge [1] is a hedge of the exposure to the variability of cash flow that: is attributable to a particular risk associated with a recognized asset or liability. Such as all or some future interest payments on variable rate debt or a highly probable forecast transaction and; could affect profit or loss (IAS 39, §86b)
Individual bonds provide the ability to match the cash flows needed, which is why the term "cash flow matching" is sometimes used to describe this strategy. Because the bonds are dedicated to providing the cash flows, the term "dedicated portfolio" or “asset dedication” is sometimes used to describe the strategy.
The word "hedge", meaning a line of bushes around the perimeter of a field, has long been used as a metaphor for placing limits on risk. [9] Early hedge funds sought to hedge specific investments against general market fluctuations by shorting other, similar assets.
A hedge fund offers people the chance to invest in a portfolio, with returns based on how well the portfolio’s underlying investments do. The fund itself makes most of its money from the fees ...
Investing in bond funds is generally easier than investing in individual bonds. You can purchase shares of a bond fund through a brokerage account with a relatively small initial investment ...
A hedge is an investment position intended to offset potential losses or gains that may be incurred by a companion investment. A hedge can be constructed from many types of financial instruments, including stocks, exchange-traded funds, insurance, forward contracts, swaps, options, gambles, [1] many types of over-the-counter and derivative products, and futures contracts.
An income fund is a fund whose goal is to provide an income from investments. [1] [2] It is usually organized through a trust or partnership, rather than a corporation, to obtain more efficient flow through tax consequences in relation to the income that it earns and distributes. [3] An income fund is a type of asset allocation fund.
Pros and cons of investment-grade bonds vs. high-yield. ... Buying bonds through mutual funds and ETFs: An easier option can be to invest in bond mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs ...