Scientific Journal of KubSAU

The article is devoted to hedging as one of the optimum methods of all methods of currency risk management. Theoretical and methodological aspects of the method of hedging were examined and we also defined the role of financial derivatives in the foreign exchange market. The classification of key derivatives risk management is examined. Concepts of contango and backwardation are considered, and the scheme of the correlation of spot and futures prices is provided. An analysis is conducted for the basic hedging strategies market derivatives currency. Dynamics of the dollar against the ruble over the past few years is detailed. The article notes that in connection with the crisis phenomena in world economy the problem of high volatility in markets has gained prominence. Various aspects of the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on the operations of Russian companies are analyzed. The importance of considering the hedging transactions and the need to comply with the requirements of International financial reporting standards (IFRS) in order to prosperous insurance risks is emphasized. The article reveals hedging of currency risks in Russia with the help of financial market instruments. The practical examples of these methods using financial derivatives are given. Problems are investigated and the future prospects of development of the derivatives market in Russia are proposed