1. Kalons, Inc. is a U.S.-based MNC that frequently imports raw materials from Canada. Kalons is typically invoiced for these goods in Canadian dollars and is concerned that the Canadian dollar will appreciate in the near future. Which of the following is not an appropriate hedging technique under these circumstances?
a. Purchase Canadian dollars forward.
b. Purchase Canadian dollar futures contracts.
c. Purchase Canadian dollar put options.
d. Purchase Canadian dollar call options.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFM.MADU.15.05.05
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG.INFM.MADU.15.03
STATE STANDARDS: United States – OH – DISC.INFM.MADU.15.10
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Application
2. Graylon, Inc., based in Washington, exports products to a German firm and will receive payment of €200,000 in three months. On June 1, the spot rate of the euro was $1.12, and the 3-month forward rate was $1.10. On June 1, Graylon negotiated a forward contract with a bank to sell €200,000 forward in three months. The spot rate of the euro on September 1 is $1.15. Graylon will receive $____ for the euros.
a. 224,000
b. 220,000
c. 200,000
d. 230,000
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: €200,000 ◊ $1.10 = $220,000
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFM.MADU.15.05.01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG.INFM.MADU.15.03
STATE STANDARDS: United States – OH – DISC.INFM.MADU.15.10
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Application
3. The one-year forward rate of the British pound is quoted at $1.60, and the spot rate of the British pound is quoted at $1.63. The forward ____ is ____ percent.
a. discount; 1.9
b. discount; 1.8
c. premium; 1.9
d. premium; 1.8
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: (F/S) − 1 = ($1.60/$1.63) − 1 = −1.8 percent.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFM.MADU.15.05.01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG.INFM.MADU.15.03
STATE STANDARDS: United States – OH – DISC.INFM.MADU.15.10
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Application
4. The 90-day forward rate for the euro is $1.07, while the current spot rate of the euro is $1.05. What is the annualized forward premium or discount of the euro?
a. 1.9 percent discount
b. 1.9 percent premium
c. 7.6 percent premium
d. 7.6 percent discount
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: [(F/S) − 1] ◊ 360/90 = 7.6 percent.
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. SOLUTION: [(F/S) – 1] ´ 360/90 = 7.6 percent.
d.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFM.MADU.15.05.01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG.INFM.MADU.15.03
STATE STANDARDS: United States – OH – DISC.INFM.MADU.15.10
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Application
5. Thornton, Inc. needs to invest 5 million Nepalese rupees in its Nepalese subsidiary to support local operations. Thornton would like its subsidiary to repay the rupees in one year. Thornton would like to engage in a swap transaction. Thus, Thornton would:
a. convert the rupees to dollars in the spot market today and convert rupees to dollars in one year at today’s forward rate.
b. convert the dollars to rupees in the spot market today and convert dollars to rupees in one year at the prevailing spot rate.
c. convert the dollars to rupees in the spot market today and convert rupees to dollars in one year at today’s forward rate.
d. convert the dollars to rupees in the spot market today and convert rupees to dollars in one year at the prevailing spot rate.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Challenging
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: INFM.MADU.15.05.01
NATIONAL STANDARDS: United States – BUSPROG.INFM.MADU.15.03
STATE STANDARDS: United States – OH – DISC.INFM.MADU.15.10
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Analysis
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