Which one of the following is a suggested method of reducing a U.S. importer's short-run exposure to exchange rate risk?

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Entering a forward exchange agreement timed to match the invoice date is a suggested method of reducing a U.S. importer's short-run exposure to exchange rate risk. This way, the importer can lock in a predetermined exchange rate for the payment to be made on the invoice date, reducing the risk of unfavorable exchange rate movements. Investing U.S. dollars, exchanging funds on the spot market at the time an order is placed or received, or at the time an invoice is payable are not effective methods of reducing short-run exposure to exchange rate risk.

Which One of the Following Is a Suggested Method of Reducing