Question 7

0.06 is 6 basis points and 0,04 means 4 basis points

The above table show call and put premiums on the pound sterling 3-month interest rate contract at a strike price of 97.00 the contract has a face value of 500,000, the premiums are expressed in basis points. You are a speculator and expect the spot 3-month pound interest rate that is currently 2.8% in January to rise to 4% by september. You can either buy one call option or one put option contract.

(i) Which contract will you buy?

(ii) What is your net profit/loss if the spot 3-month interest rate is 4% in september?

(iii) What is your net profit (+) or loss (-) if the spot 3-month interest rate is 2% in september?

Strike Price 97.00 Call premium September 0.06 Put premiums September 0.04