Using Derivatives for Hedging and increasing firm's value DISSERTATION SUPERVISOR: Dr. Ullas Rao Dissertatio

Interest rates, currency rates, and commodity price risk are only a few examples of modern business devices used to protect against financial risks. Such hedging and Increasing activities increase firm fees by mitigating market flaws, providing a motivation to hedge. Derivative instruments, however, can also be utilised for speculating and hedging, increasing risk and likely lowering corporate value.