Question: 4. UIA .Susan Prescott, using the same values and assumptions as in the previous question, now decides to seek the full 2.600% return available in
| 4.UIA .Susan Prescott, using the same values and assumptions as in the previous question, now decides to seek the full 2.600% return available in US dollars by not covering her forward dollar receipts -- an uncovered interest arbitrage (UIA) transaction. Assess this decision. | ||||||||
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| SFr. Equivalent |
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| Arbitrage funds available |
| $1,000,000 |
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| SFr.994,000 |
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| Spot exchange rate (SFr./$) |
| .9940 |
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| 3-month forward rate (SFr./$) |
| .9910 |
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| Expected spot rate in 90 days (SFr./$) | .9940 |
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| U.S. dollar 3-month interest rate |
| 2.600% pa |
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| Swiss franc3-month interest rate | 1.600% pa |
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