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stepladder [879]
3 years ago
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The current rates are: (1) Spot exchange rate: $2.00/£; (2) 90-day USD denominated bonds: 2% (8% annual); (3) 90-day UK pound de

nominated bonds: 4% (16% annual); (4) Current 90 day forward exchange rate: $1.98/£ Is the Pound trading at a premium or discount?
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1 answer:
Sedaia [141]3 years ago
7 0

<u>Solution and Explanation:</u>

Assume US Investor need 1000 Pound after 90 days:

Option 1: Forward Option:1000 pound = 1000 multiply with 1.98 = $1980

<u> Option 2: Invest in UK: </u>

Need 1000 pound after 90 days

so, Invest in UK pound today 1000 divide by 1.04= 961.5385

to get 961.5385 today he need to pay = 961.5385 multiply with  $2 ( Current Spot Rate)

= $1923.077

<u> Option 3 : Invest in US: </u>

Need 1000 Pound after 90 days

so forward Exchange rate 1.98 he need 1000 pound* 1.98 = 1980 $ after 90 days

so invest today 1980/1.02 = $1941.176

<u> Advise: Option 2 is best , Invest in UK Bonds </u>

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