Answer:
The Wall Street Journal Reports
a. The Swiss franc was selling at a premium in the forward market.
b. The 30-day forward premium was: $0.0049.
c. The 90-day forward premium was: $0.0099.
d. Dollars to receive from a 90-day forward contract is $95,310.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Spot and forward rates for the Swiss franc ($/SF):
Spot............................................ $0.9432
30-day forward.......................... $0.9481
90-day forward.......................... $0.9531
180-day forward........................ $0.9594
Premium:
30-day forward.......................... $0.9481
Spot............................................ $0.9432
Premium = $0.0049
90-day forward.......................... $0.9531
Spot............................................ $0.9432
Premium = $0.0099
180-day forward........................ $0.9594
Spot............................................ $0.9432
Premium = $0.0162
Dollars to receive from a 90-day forward contract is $95,310 ($0.9531 * SF 100,000)
