Comparison of Multiple Hedging Methods. A US based MNC Kline has payables of CHF 40,000 in 6 months.

The firms economist forecasts that the CHFUSD could end the period with a value of either 0.55 (probability of 60%) or 0.65 (40%).

The firm is concerned about its currency risk. It has also assessed some hedging alternatives. 6-month CHFUSD forward contracts are traded at 0.60.

The 6-month interest rates (annual compounding) in the US and Switzerland are 5% and 4% respectively.

Call options with 6-month expiration and a strike price of USD 0.60 are available for a premium of USD 0.01.

Your job is to advice the firm about the alternatives available and the best approach.

Assume that the spot rate is USD 0.62.

a) Unhedged position: Calculate the expected value and standard deviation if the firm does not hedge.
b) Forward hedge: Calculate the expected value and standard deviation if the firm uses a forward hedge.
c) Money market hedge: Calculate the expected value and standard deviation if the firm uses a money market hedge.
d) Options hedge: Calculate the expected value and standard deviation if the firm uses an options hedge.
e) List the expected cash flow, E(CF), and standard deviation, s(CF), for the above options (a through d).
f) Under Conclusion, provide your hedging decision with a brief rationale.