1-13 If a speculator observes that the current 3-month forward rate on Swiss francs is 20¢ = 1 franc, but he/she expects that the spot rate in 3 months will be 30¢ = 1 franc, then this speculator would now a. buy dollars on the forward market. b. buy francs on the forward market. c. sell francs on the forward market. d. buy francs on the spot market and simultaneously sell francs on the 3-month forward market if the current spot rate is 25¢ = 1 franc.

1-13 If a speculator observes that the current 3-month forward rate on Swiss francs is 20¢ = 1 franc, but he/she expects that the spot rate in 3 months will be 30¢ = 1 franc, then this speculator would now a. buy dollars on the forward market. b. buy francs on the forward market. c. sell francs on the forward market. d. buy francs on the spot market and simultaneously sell francs on the 3-month forward market if the current spot rate is 25¢ = 1 franc.

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337395083

Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

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Chapter27: Multinational Financial Management

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