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What Type of Risk Is Hedged Using an NDF?

The primary risk hedged using an NDF is foreign exchange (FX) risk, specifically the risk associated with a non-convertible or restricted currency. Corporations use it to lock in an exchange rate for future transactions, protecting their financial statements from adverse currency fluctuations.

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