International Financial Management
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780357130698
Author: Madura
Publisher: Cengage
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When the futures price is equal to the spot rate of a given currency, and the foreign country exhibits a higher interest rate than the domestic interest rate, astute investors may attempt to simultaneously __________ the foreign currency, invest it in the foreign country, and ___________ futures in the foreign currency.
Select one:
a. buy; buy.
b. sell; buy.
c. buy; sell.
d. sell; sell.
An increase in which of these factors increases the premium of a currency call option? Check all that apply: Spot exchange rate Volatility of the currency Strike price Time to expiration
Which of the following best describes the terms 'long forward position' and 'short forward position' in foreign exchange trading?
A short forward position is holding a currency for a short duration, while a long forward position is holding it for a longer period.
A short forward position means you have agreed to sell a currency in the future, while a long forward position means you have agreed to buy it in the future.
A long forward position is when you expect the currency's future spot rate to decrease, and a short forward position is when you expect it to increase.
A long forward position means you have agreed to sell a currency in the future, and a short forward position means you have agreed to buy it in the future.
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