(5) Suppose that Goodwin Co., a U.S. based MNC, knows that it will receive 300,000 pounds...

 

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(5) Suppose that Goodwin Co., a U.S. based MNC, knows that it will receive 300,000 pounds in one year. It is considering a currency put option to hedge this receivable. Currency put options on the pound with expiration dates in one year currently have an exercise price of $1.19 and a premium of $0.03. Goodwin Co. wishes to use its own forecast of what the spot rate might be for the pound one year from now. . $1.17, with 30.00% probability $1.22, with 50.00% probability $1.23, with 20.00% probability For each scenario in the following table, fill in the dollar amount received per unit for the put options (5th column), the total dollar amount received for 300,000 pounds when using the put options (6th column), and whether Goodwin would exercise the options (7th column) Dollar Amount H Pound Spot Rate in Option Amount Received Per Unit of Total Cost of Owning Options, With Paid for 300,000 Pounds when Scenario 1 Year Premium Put Options Premium Owning Put Options Exercise Options? 1 $1.17 $0.03 $1.19 2 $1.22 $0.03 $1.22 3 $1.23 $0.03 $1.23 (5) Suppose that Goodwin Co., a U.S. based MNC, knows that it will receive 300,000 pounds in one year. It is considering a currency put option to hedge this receivable. Currency put options on the pound with expiration dates in one year currently have an exercise price of $1.19 and a premium of $0.03. Goodwin Co. wishes to use its own forecast of what the spot rate might be for the pound one year from now. . $1.17, with 30.00% probability $1.22, with 50.00% probability $1.23, with 20.00% probability For each scenario in the following table, fill in the dollar amount received per unit for the put options (5th column), the total dollar amount received for 300,000 pounds when using the put options (6th column), and whether Goodwin would exercise the options (7th column) Dollar Amount H Pound Spot Rate in Option Amount Received Per Unit of Total Cost of Owning Options, With Paid for 300,000 Pounds when Scenario 1 Year Premium Put Options Premium Owning Put Options Exercise Options? 1 $1.17 $0.03 $1.19 2 $1.22 $0.03 $1.22 3 $1.23 $0.03 $1.23

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