For Creative writer only

references must be included.   APA format.  

Franklin Commercial Bank is looking at hedging strategies to protect its earnings from changes in economic conditions.

Write a 750-word report to the management team of Franklin that answers the following questions:

1. Are hedging strategies effective given the volatility in the future contracts, swaps, and derivatives markets in general?
2. Are there any alternatives to contractual hedging strategies? 
3. Be sure to provide definitions for the following hedging strategies in your response:
   • Futures contracts
   • Interest rate Swaps
   • (3) Other derivatives such as strips