Question: Company KBM ' s internal analysis indicates that the USD's gain in value over the EUR is coming to an end. However, the futures market

Company KBM's internal analysis indicates that the USD's gain in value over the EUR is coming to an end. However, the futures market for EUR/USD does not indicate the level of change that KBM is forecasting. Company KBM has decided to invest 30,000,000 USD into an investment plan. KBM will purchase a put option and then deposit cash into high grade 4-year EUR deposit accounts earning 5.85% compounded annually, the current spot rate is 1.05 EUR/USD. A EUR 4-year put option for 1.08 costs 3.25% of the USD deposit. For comparisons, KBM company can earn 5.75% in similar USD accounts.
a. How much will KBM have to pay for the option? 3 Points
b. How much in EUR will KBM initially deposit after paying for the cost of the option? 3 Points
c. How much will KBM have in the EUR deposit account at the end of 4 Years? 3 Points
d. How much in USD would KBM have if it had invested in similar USD accounts? 3 Points
e. If the dollar weakens to 1.145 EUR/USD how much would KBM have in USD when converting the EUR deposit accounts after the 4 years? 3 Points
f. If the dollar stays strong at 1.05, what is the value of the investment (in USD) after the 4 years (does the option get used)?3 Points
 Company KBM's internal analysis indicates that the USD's gain in value

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