The figure below is relevant to answer Question 12. Suppose that today is 13 August 2019 and the current exchange rate is HKD 6.20 per AUD 1.00. The figure above shows your prediction with respect to the HKD's movements relative to the AUD between now and mid-September 2019. HKD per AUD 6.4 6.0 5.6 5.2 13/08 18/08 23/08 28/08 2/09 7/09 12/09 Note: HKD = Hong Kong Dollar; AUD = Australian Dollar. You intend to capitalize on your prediction by using the 15/9/2019-maturity forward contract, which is currently priced at HKD 6.00 per AUD 1.00. Which of the following are you most likely to undertake today to capitalize on your prediction? (Select the best answer.) a) Long forward contract to buy AUD b) Short forward contract to sell AUD c) Short forward contract to sell HKD d) Either (a) or (c) will work
The figure below is relevant to answer Question 12. Suppose that today is 13 August 2019 and the current exchange rate is HKD 6.20 per AUD 1.00. The figure above shows your prediction with respect to the HKD's movements relative to the AUD between now and mid-September 2019. HKD per AUD 6.4 6.0 5.6 5.2 13/08 18/08 23/08 28/08 2/09 7/09 12/09 Note: HKD = Hong Kong Dollar; AUD = Australian Dollar. You intend to capitalize on your prediction by using the 15/9/2019-maturity forward contract, which is currently priced at HKD 6.00 per AUD 1.00. Which of the following are you most likely to undertake today to capitalize on your prediction? (Select the best answer.) a) Long forward contract to buy AUD b) Short forward contract to sell AUD c) Short forward contract to sell HKD d) Either (a) or (c) will work
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