Question: It is expected from the forward rate quotations that the Swiss franc will appreciate over the next 12 months. The bid-ask and other transaction quotes

It is expected from the forward rate quotations that the Swiss franc will appreciate over the next 12 months. The bid-ask and other transaction quotes are:

Spot rate is $0.9200 - $0.9300 perSF;

12 month Forward rate is $0.9370 - $0.9460 per SF;

U.S. annualized interest rate is 3.2%-3.4% and

Swiss annualized interest rate is 2.4% - 2.6%.

Based on Interest Rate Parity, if you can borrow SF 100,000, what is your gain or loss (rounded)?

a.None of the given options

b.Loss SF 6,614

c.Gain SF 2,464

d.Loss SF 2,236

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