Exam 8: Foreign Currency Derivatives

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Andrea Cujoli is a currency speculator who enjoys "betting" on changes in the foreign currency exchange market. Currently the spot price for the Japanese yen is ¥129.87/$ and the 6-month forward rate is ¥128.53/$. Andrea would earn a higher rate of return by buying yen and a forward contract than if she had invested her money in 6-month US Treasury securities at an annual rate of 2.50%.

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Question 41

An option whose exercise price is equal to the spot rate is said to be ________.

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Question 42

Most option profits and losses are realized through taking actual delivery of the currency rather than offsetting contracts.

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Question 43

Volatilities are the only judgmental aspect of currency option pricing and are therefore, the least important component therein.

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Question 44

Compare and contrast foreign currency options and futures. Identify situations when you may prefer one vs. the other when speculating on foreign exchange.

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Question 45

About ________ of all futures contracts are settled by physical delivery of foreign exchange between buyer and seller.

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Question 46

Assume that a call option has an exercise price of $1.50/³. At a spot price of $1.45/³, the call option has ________.

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Question 47

The main advantage(s)of over-the-counter foreign currency options over exchange traded options is (are)

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Question 48

Which of the following is NOT true for the writer of a put option?

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Question 49

An option can be exercised only on its expiration date, whereas an option can be exercised anytime between the date of writing up to and including the exercise date.

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Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a contract specification for currency futures trading on an organized exchange?

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Question 51

The value of a European style call option is the sum of two components, the

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Question 52

As a general statement, it is safe to say that businesses generally use the for foreign currency option contracts, and individuals and financial institutions typically use the .

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Question 53

A speculator that has a futures contract has taken a position.

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Question 54

A foreign currency option gives the holder the right to a foreign currency whereas a foreign currency option gives the holder the right to an option.

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Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a difference between a currency futures contract and a forward contract?

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Question 56

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An option whose exercise price is equal to the spot rate is said to be ________.

Most option profits and losses are realized through taking actual delivery of the currency rather than offsetting contracts.

Volatilities are the only judgmental aspect of currency option pricing and are therefore, the least important component therein.

Compare and contrast foreign currency options and futures. Identify situations when you may prefer one vs. the other when speculating on foreign exchange.

About ________ of all futures contracts are settled by physical delivery of foreign exchange between buyer and seller.

Assume that a call option has an exercise price of $1.50/³. At a spot price of $1.45/³, the call option has ________.

The main advantage(s)of over-the-counter foreign currency options over exchange traded options is (are)

Which of the following is NOT true for the writer of a put option?

An option can be exercised only on its expiration date, whereas an option can be exercised anytime between the date of writing up to and including the exercise date.

Which of the following is NOT a contract specification for currency futures trading on an organized exchange?

The value of a European style call option is the sum of two components, the

As a general statement, it is safe to say that businesses generally use the for foreign currency option contracts, and individuals and financial institutions typically use the .

A speculator that has a futures contract has taken a position.

A foreign currency option gives the holder the right to a foreign currency whereas a foreign currency option gives the holder the right to an option.

Which of the following is NOT a difference between a currency futures contract and a forward contract?

Globalization and the Multinational Enterprise

Financial Goals and Corporate Governance

The International Monetary System

The Balance of Payments

Current Multinational Financial Challenges: the Credit Crisis of 2007-2009

The Foreign Exchange Market

International Parity Conditions

Interest Rate and Currency Swaps

Foreign Exchange Rate Determination and Forecasting

Transaction Exposure

Operating Exposure

Translation Exposure

The Global Cost and Availability of Capital

Sourcing Equity Globally

Sourcing Debt Globally

International Portfolio Theory and Diversification

Foreign Direct Investment Theory and Political Risk

Multinational Capital Budgeting

Multinational Tax Management

Working Capital Management

International Trade Finance

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Exam 8: Foreign Currency Derivatives

An option whose exercise price is equal to the spot rate is said to be ________.

Most option profits and losses are realized through taking actual delivery of the currency rather than offsetting contracts.

Volatilities are the only judgmental aspect of currency option pricing and are therefore, the least important component therein.

Compare and contrast foreign currency options and futures. Identify situations when you may prefer one vs. the other when speculating on foreign exchange.

About ________ of all futures contracts are settled by physical delivery of foreign exchange between buyer and seller.

Assume that a call option has an exercise price of $1.50/³. At a spot price of $1.45/³, the call option has ________.

The main advantage(s)of over-the-counter foreign currency options over exchange traded options is (are)

Which of the following is NOT true for the writer of a put option?

An ________ option can be exercised only on its expiration date, whereas an ________ option can be exercised anytime between the date of writing up to and including the exercise date.

Which of the following is NOT a contract specification for currency futures trading on an organized exchange?

The value of a European style call option is the sum of two components, the

As a general statement, it is safe to say that businesses generally use the ________ for foreign currency option contracts, and individuals and financial institutions typically use the ________.

A speculator that has ________ a futures contract has taken a ________ position.

A foreign currency ________ option gives the holder the right to ________ a foreign currency whereas a foreign currency ________ option gives the holder the right to ________ an option.

Which of the following is NOT a difference between a currency futures contract and a forward contract?

Globalization and the Multinational Enterprise

Financial Goals and Corporate Governance

The International Monetary System

The Balance of Payments

Current Multinational Financial Challenges: the Credit Crisis of 2007-2009

The Foreign Exchange Market

International Parity Conditions

Interest Rate and Currency Swaps

Foreign Exchange Rate Determination and Forecasting

Transaction Exposure

Operating Exposure

Translation Exposure

The Global Cost and Availability of Capital

Sourcing Equity Globally

Sourcing Debt Globally

International Portfolio Theory and Diversification

Foreign Direct Investment Theory and Political Risk

Multinational Capital Budgeting

Multinational Tax Management

Working Capital Management

International Trade Finance

Filters

An option can be exercised only on its expiration date, whereas an option can be exercised anytime between the date of writing up to and including the exercise date.

As a general statement, it is safe to say that businesses generally use the for foreign currency option contracts, and individuals and financial institutions typically use the .

A speculator that has a futures contract has taken a position.

A foreign currency option gives the holder the right to a foreign currency whereas a foreign currency option gives the holder the right to an option.