Assume the bid rate of an Australian dollar is $.60 while th…
Assume the bid rate of an Australian dollar is $.60 while the ask rate is $.61 at Bank Q. Assume the bid rate of an Australian dollar is $.62 while the ask rate is $.625 at Bank V. Given this information, what would be your gain if you use $1,000,000 and execute locational arbitrage? That is, how much will you end up with over and above the $1,000,000 you started with?
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Wisconsin Inc. conducts business in Zambia. Years ago, Wisconsin established a subsidiary in Zambia that has consistently generated very large profits denominated in Zambian kwacha. Wisconsin wishes to restructure its operations to reduce economic exposure. Which of the following is not a feasible way of accomplishing this?
Read DetailsFAI Corporation will be receiving 300,000 Canadian dollars (…
FAI Corporation will be receiving 300,000 Canadian dollars (C$) in 90 days. Currently, a 90-day call option with an exercise price of $0.76 and a premium of $0.01 is available. Also, a 90-day put option with an exercise price of $0.74 and a premium of $0.01 is available. FAI plans to purchase options to hedge its receivable position. Assuming that the spot rate in 90 days is $0.71, what is the net amount received from the currency option hedge?
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