2016
DOI: 10.14784/jfrs.23358
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An Empirical Investigation on the Use of Derivative Instruments by Industrial Firms in Turkey

Abstract: This study examines the factors related to the use of derivative instruments by non-financial firms in Turkey. The analysis is based on a sample of 115 firms listed on the Borsa İstanbul Industrial Index (XUSIN) between the years 2009 and 2014. Generally, it is found that derivative instruments are used by 35 percent of the sample. The results from univariate tests and logistic regression analysis show that the use of derivatives is positively associated with leverage and firm size. In addition, earnings volat… Show more

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“…Research conducted by Ahmad, Mardiyati, and Nashrin (2015), and Ozek (2016), also stated that companies that have large firm sizes, have a tendency to hedge. Large companies have extensive operational activities and can be more risky.…”
Section: Table 5 Hosmer and Lemeshow Test Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Research conducted by Ahmad, Mardiyati, and Nashrin (2015), and Ozek (2016), also stated that companies that have large firm sizes, have a tendency to hedge. Large companies have extensive operational activities and can be more risky.…”
Section: Table 5 Hosmer and Lemeshow Test Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Research conducted by Utami, Sriyanto and Purbasari (2018), also states that the higher the level of a company's debt, it has no effect in hedging. While research conducted by Ozek (2016), Tanha, Dempsey, Labeb (2017), Wijaya, Astuti, and Nugraha (2018), states that leverage has an influence on hedging decision making.…”
Section: Table 5 Hosmer and Lemeshow Test Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The derivative variable shows the companies that are using derivatives. The derivative variables will be measured using dummy variables, 1 if it uses derivatives and 0 if it does not use derivatives (ÖZEK, 2016). The cost of debt variable shows the interest that comes from debt.…”
Section: Variable Measurementmentioning
confidence: 99%