Question: Infinity Inc, a U.S. based company, will receive 1,000,000 in 180 days. Infinity also has payables due in 180 days of 1,200,000. Today's spot rate
Infinity Inc, a U.S. based company, will receive 1,000,000 in 180 days. Infinity also has payables due in 180 days of 1,200,000. Today's spot rate of the Pound is $1.25, and the 180-day forward rate is $1.28. The 180-day annualized interest rates are as follows:
Invest rate ($) = 5% Invest Rate () = 4%
Borrow Rate ($) = 6% Borrow Rate () = 5%
| Possible Spot Rate |
|
| in 180 Days | Probability |
| $1.15 | 10% |
| $1.17 | 30% |
| $1.19 | 50% |
| $1.30 | 10% |
g. Using the probabilities from part f, what is the probability that your chosen hedge is better for the company than not hedging?
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