Based on this table. Calculate the hedging strategy used to hedge against the exchange rate risk which is to calculate ( remain unhedge, forward hedge, money market hedge, options hedge and futures hedge). Provide step-by-step workings of the hedging strategies calculations, and provide clarification method used in the transaction while also explaining how the hedging strategies can be applied and used. Last, is to choose the best hedging strategies based on the hedging strategies calculations and why?

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TRANSACTION3: USD/JPY Table 5 - USD/JPY Cash In-Flows Amount cash inflow Spot Rate 3 months forward before JPY 90 days borrowing rate JPY 90 days investing rate US 90 days borrowing rate US 90 days investing rate Strike Price Premium 3,580,000/JPY 149.5950JPY/USD 149.576 1.475% per annum %10- per annum 5.50% per annum 5.50% per annum 155.84 8.66% TRANSACTION3: USD/JPY Table 5 - USD/JPY Cash In-Flows Amount cash inflow Spot Rate 3 months forward before JPY 90 days borrowing rate JPY 90 days investing rate US 90 days borrowing rate US 90 days investing rate Strike Price Premium 3,580,000/JPY 149.5950JPY/USD 149.576 1.475% per annum %10- per annum 5.50% per annum 5.50% per annum 155.84 8.66%

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SOLUTION To calculate the different hedging strategies lets go step by step 1 Forward Hedge In a forward hedge you enter into a forward contract to lock in a future exchange rate In this case the spot ... View the full answer