Financial hedging is a strategy aimed at reducing the risk associated with fluctuations in variables such as exchange rates, interest rates, or, in this case, commodity prices like copper. The principle behind a hedge is to offset potential losses in the main operation with gains from a correlated financial instrument. In the case of copper, this involves locking in or limiting the price at which the metal will be bought or sold through contracts such as futures, forwards, or options.

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