The current and forward rates between the Japanese yen and the US$ are $0.110 and $0.108% respectively. If the interest rate in Japan and USA are 2% and 1%. Compute yield to the US investor. а. 0.11% b. 0.19% с. 0.15% d. None of the above Answer O A O B OD

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