Assume the following bid and ask rates of the pound for two banks as shown below: $\begin{array}{lll} & \underline{\text { Bid }} & \underline{\text { Ask }} \\ \text { Bank A } & \$ 1.41 & \$ 1.42 \\ \text { Bank B } & \$ 1.39 & \$ 1.40 \end{array}$ As locational arbitrage occurs:

A) the bid rate for pounds at Bank A will increase; the ask rate for pounds at Bank B will increase. B) the bid rate for pounds at Bank A will increase; the ask rate for pounds at Bank B will decrease. C) the bid rate for pounds at Bank A will decrease; the ask rate for pounds at Bank B will decrease. D) the bid rate for pounds at Bank A will decrease; the ask rate for pounds at Bank B will increase. A) the bid rate for pounds at Bank A will increase; the ask rate for pounds at Bank B will increase. B) the bid rate for pounds at Bank A will increase; the ask rate for pounds at Bank B will decrease. C) the bid rate for pounds at Bank A will decrease; the ask rate for pounds at Bank B will decrease. D) the bid rate for pounds at Bank A will decrease; the ask rate for pounds at Bank B will increase.

Assume the following information: \[\begin{array} { l l r } \text { Exchange rate of Japanese yen in U.S. \$ } & = & \$ .011 \\ \text { Exchange rate of euro in U.S. \$ } & = & \$ 1.40 \\ \text { Exchange rate of euro in Japanese yen } & = & 140 \text { yen } \end{array}\] What will be the yield for an investor who has $1,000,000 available to conduct triangular arbitrage?

A) $100,000 B) -$90,909 C) 10% D) -9.09% A) $100,000 B) -$90,909 C) 10% D) -9.09%

Assume the following information: U.S. investors have $1,000,000 to invest: $\begin{array}{lll} 1 \text {-year deposit rate oftered by U.S. banks } & = & 12 \% \\ 1 \text {-year deposit rate offered on Swiss francs } & = & 10 \% \\ 1 \text {-year forward rate of Swiss francs } & = & \$ .62 \% \\ \text { Spot rate of Swiss franc } & =&\$.60% \end{array}$ Given this information:

A) interest rate parity exists and covered interest arbitrage by U.S. investors results in the same yield as investing domestically. B) interest rate parity doesn't exist and covered interest arbitrage by U.S. investors results in a yield above what is possible domestically. C) interest rate parity exists and covered interest arbitrage by U.S. investors results in a yield above what is possible domestically. D) interest rate parity doesn't exist and covered interest arbitrage by U.S. investors results in a yield below what is possible domestically. A) interest rate parity exists and covered interest arbitrage by U.S. investors results in the same yield as investing domestically. B) interest rate parity doesn't exist and covered interest arbitrage by U.S. investors results in a yield above what is possible domestically. C) interest rate parity exists and covered interest arbitrage by U.S. investors results in a yield above what is possible domestically. D) interest rate parity doesn't exist and covered interest arbitrage by U.S. investors results in a yield below what is possible domestically.

Exam 7: International Arbitrage and Interest Rate Parity

If interest rate parity (IRP) does not hold, there is still the possibility that covered interest arbitrage is not worthwhile because of such factors as transaction costs, currency restrictions, and differential tax laws.

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Question 21

Assume the U.S. interest rate is 2% higher than the Swiss rate, and the forward rate of the Swiss franc has a 4% premium. Given this information:

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Question 22

The foreign exchange market is an over-the-counter market.

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Question 23

If the cross exchange rate of two nondollar currencies implied by their individual spot rates with respect to the dollar is less than the cross exchange rate quoted by a bank, locational arbitrage is possible.

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Question 24

Cross exchange rates are used to determine the relationship between the dollar and two nondollar currencies.

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Question 25

Assume that the real interest rate in the U.S. and in the U.K. is 3%. The expected annual inflation in the U.S. is 3%, while in the U.K. it is 4%. The forward rate on the pound should exhibit a premium of about 1%.

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Question 26

Assume that the euro's interest rates are higher than U.S. interest rates, and that interest rate parity exists. Which of the following is true?

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Question 27

According to interest rate parity (IRP):

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Question 28

Assume that Swiss investors are benefiting from covered interest arbitrage due to a high U.S. interest rate. Which of the following forces results from the act of this covered interest arbitrage?

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Question 29

Assume you discovered an opportunity for locational arbitrage involving two banks and have taken advantage of it. Because of your and other arbitrageurs' actions, the following adjustments must take place.

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Question 30

If interest rate parity exists, then the rate of return achieved from covered interest arbitrage should be equal to the interest rate available in the foreign country.

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Question 31

Interest rate parity (IRP) states that the foreign currency's forward rate premium or discount is roughly equal to the interest rate differential between the U.S. and the foreign country.

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Question 32

Assume the bid rate of a Swiss franc is $.57 while the ask rate is $.579 at Bank X. Assume the bid rate of the Swiss franc is $.560 while the ask rate is $.566 at Bank Y. Given this information, what would be your gain if you use $1,000,000 and execute locational arbitrage? That is, how much will you end up with over and above the $1,000,000 you started with?

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Question 33

Assume the following bid and ask rates of the pound for two banks as shown below: Bank A \ 1.41 \ 1.42 Bank B \ 1.39 \ 1.40 As locational arbitrage occurs:

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Question 34

To capitalize on high foreign interest rates using covered interest arbitrage, a U.S. investor would convert dollars to the foreign currency, invest in the foreign country, and simultaneously sell the foreign currency forward.

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Question 35

Capitalizing on discrepancies in quoted prices involving no risk and no investment of funds is referred to as interest rate parity.

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Question 36

When using ____, funds are not tied up for any length of time.

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Question 37

When using ____, funds are typically tied up for a significant period of time.

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Question 38

Assume the following information: Exchange rate of Japanese yen in U.S. \ = \ .011 Exchange rate of euro in U.S. \ = \ 1.40 Exchange rate of euro in Japanese yen = 140 yen What will be the yield for an investor who has $1,000,000 available to conduct triangular arbitrage?

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Question 39

Assume the following information: U.S. investors have $1,000,000 to invest: 1 -year deposit rate oftered by U.S. banks = 12\% 1 -year deposit rate offered on Swiss francs = 10\% 1 -year forward rate of Swiss francs = \ .62\% Spot rate of Swiss franc = 0 Given this information:

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If interest rate parity (IRP) does not hold, there is still the possibility that covered interest arbitrage is not worthwhile because of such factors as transaction costs, currency restrictions, and differential tax laws.

Assume the U.S. interest rate is 2% higher than the Swiss rate, and the forward rate of the Swiss franc has a 4% premium. Given this information:

The foreign exchange market is an over-the-counter market.

If the cross exchange rate of two nondollar currencies implied by their individual spot rates with respect to the dollar is less than the cross exchange rate quoted by a bank, locational arbitrage is possible.

Cross exchange rates are used to determine the relationship between the dollar and two nondollar currencies.

Assume that the real interest rate in the U.S. and in the U.K. is 3%. The expected annual inflation in the U.S. is 3%, while in the U.K. it is 4%. The forward rate on the pound should exhibit a premium of about 1%.

Assume that the euro's interest rates are higher than U.S. interest rates, and that interest rate parity exists. Which of the following is true?

According to interest rate parity (IRP):

Assume that Swiss investors are benefiting from covered interest arbitrage due to a high U.S. interest rate. Which of the following forces results from the act of this covered interest arbitrage?

Assume you discovered an opportunity for locational arbitrage involving two banks and have taken advantage of it. Because of your and other arbitrageurs' actions, the following adjustments must take place.

If interest rate parity exists, then the rate of return achieved from covered interest arbitrage should be equal to the interest rate available in the foreign country.

Interest rate parity (IRP) states that the foreign currency's forward rate premium or discount is roughly equal to the interest rate differential between the U.S. and the foreign country.

Assume the following bid and ask rates of the pound for two banks as shown below: Bank A \ 1.41 \ 1.42 Bank B \ 1.39 \ 1.40 As locational arbitrage occurs:

To capitalize on high foreign interest rates using covered interest arbitrage, a U.S. investor would convert dollars to the foreign currency, invest in the foreign country, and simultaneously sell the foreign currency forward.

Capitalizing on discrepancies in quoted prices involving no risk and no investment of funds is referred to as interest rate parity.

When using ____, funds are not tied up for any length of time.

When using ____, funds are typically tied up for a significant period of time.

Assume the following information: Exchange rate of Japanese yen in U.S. \ = \ .011 Exchange rate of euro in U.S. \ = \ 1.40 Exchange rate of euro in Japanese yen = 140 yen What will be the yield for an investor who has $1,000,000 available to conduct triangular arbitrage?

Assume the following information: U.S. investors have $1,000,000 to invest: 1 -year deposit rate oftered by U.S. banks = 12\% 1 -year deposit rate offered on Swiss francs = 10\% 1 -year forward rate of Swiss francs = \ .62\% Spot rate of Swiss franc = 0 Given this information:

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