Question

Assume that Parker Company will receive SF200,000 in 360 days. Assume the following interest rates: the 360-day borrowing rate in U.S. is 7% while the 360-day borrowing rate in Switzerland is 5%. The 360-day deposit rate in U.S. is 5% while the 360-day deposit rate in Switzerland is 4%. Assume the forward rate of the Swiss franc is $0.50 and the spot rate of the Swiss franc is $0.48. If Parker Company uses a money market hedge, it will receive ____ in 360 days.

Answer 1

Company will receive = $96,000

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the data given in the question,

Corresponding SF liability equals to pay SF200,000 including interest

= 200,000÷1.05 = SF190476.19

Now Convert the SF into $US at the current spot rate = $0.48×190476.19

= $91428.57

Now deposit the $ US at 5% and withdraw after 360 days =

= $91428.57 + $91428.57×5%

= $95999.99

This way the liability of SF 190476.19 + 190476.19×5% interest will be paid off when Parker company receives $200,000, Parker company will receive = $96,000 in 360 days.