Avoiding foreign exchange rate volatility
How exchange rate fluctuations take a bite out of profit margins
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This comparison chart illustrating the sell side and the buy side of exchange rate fluctuations is the third in a four-part series about risks when doing business in emerging markets.
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Is FX risk stopping you from expanding your business into emerging markets? Don’t let it.
You want to take advantage of the opportunities the world has to offer your business, but something is holding you back. Exchange rate fluctuation is one of the leading constraints that hold back many Canadian companies from expanding their export sales. The risk is real.
You need currency protection that will lock in an exchange rate on your contract without posting collateral.
Learn how to protect your profits from the impacts of currency risk and fluctuating exchange rates
Whether you are buying, selling or investing in an international market, you can manage and mitigate FX risk. Your business does not have to experience losses due to currency fluctuations.
Part 4 of 4 in series
Part 1 of 4 in series
Rising risks in emerging markets – Should you worry?Part 2 of 4 in series
Be aware and prepare for emerging-market risksLearn how you can manage currency fluctuations with a basic FX policy, and protect your profit margin, cash flow and competitiveness.
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