Assume that a firm in China has an A/R of $10 million due in September 2020 at
Question:
Assume that a firm in China has an A/R of $10 million due in September 2020 at the same time when the SEP 2020 contract matures. Referring to the quotes for the Chinese yuan futures contract on May 18, 2020 (Source: CME).
If the firm wants to hedge its A/R with this USD/Offshore RMB (CHN) futures contracts, should the firm buy or sell such contracts? How many contract should the firm buy or sell? (Visit CME web site for relevant information)
2.Suppose on the last trading of July 2020, the futures price changes to 7.2035. Does the firm's futures position make or lose money? How much?
3.When the firm's A/R is due, the futures price is 7.1005. What is the firm's total revenue in RMB, including proceeds of its A/R and futures contract settlement?
4.When the firm's A/R is due, the futures price is 7.3005. What is the firm's total revenue in RMB, including proceeds of its A/R and futures contract settlement?
Cost Management Measuring Monitoring and Motivating Performance
ISBN: 978-0470769423
2nd edition
Authors: Leslie G. Eldenburg, Susan K. Wolcott