Which of the following are favourable for a U.S. firm that will purchase Swiss francs in the future? I. purchase a call option on francs. II. obtain a forward contract to purchase francs forward. III. sell a futures contract on francs. IV. all of the above are appropriate strategies for the scenario described.

Which of the following are favourable for a U.S. firm that will purchase Swiss francs in the future? I. purchase a call option on francs. II. obtain a forward contract to purchase francs forward. III. sell a futures contract on francs. IV. all of the above are appropriate strategies for the scenario described.

International Financial Management

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Author:Madura

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Chapter5: Currency Derivatives

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