Q4 An analyst holds a set of forward contracts on euro, against usd (=hc). Compute the fair value of the contracts. (a) Purchased: eur 1m 60 days (remaining). Historic rate: 1.350; current rate for same date: 1.500; risk-free rates (simple per annum): 3% in usd, 4% in euro. (b) Purchased: eur 2.5m 75 days (remaining). Historic rate: 1.300; current spot rate: 1.5025; risk-free rates (simple per annum): 3% in usd, 4% in euro. (c) Sold: eur 0.75m 180 days (remaining). Historic rate: 1.400; current rate for same date: 1.495; risk-free rates (simple per annum): 3% in usd, 4% in euro

Q4 An analyst holds a set of forward contracts on euro, against usd (=hc). Compute the fair value of the contracts. (a) Purchased: eur 1m 60 days (remaining). Historic rate: 1.350; current rate for same date: 1.500; risk-free rates (simple per annum): 3% in usd, 4% in euro. (b) Purchased: eur 2.5m 75 days (remaining). Historic rate: 1.300; current spot rate: 1.5025; risk-free rates (simple per annum): 3% in usd, 4% in euro. (c) Sold: eur 0.75m 180 days (remaining). Historic rate: 1.400; current rate for same date: 1.495; risk-free rates (simple per annum): 3% in usd, 4% in euro

International Financial Management

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Chapter11: Managing Transaction Exposure

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