Suppose the spot rate of the pound today is $1.70and the three-month forward rate is $1.75. How can a U.S. importer who has to pay 20,000pounds in three months hedge the foreignexchange risk?

Respuesta :

Answer: £35000

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed that the spot rate of the pound today is $1.70 and the three-month forward rate is $1.75.

Based on the above information, if

The importer buys £20,000 at $1.75/£ and therefore pays the amount in 90 days as:

£20,000 x $1.75/£

= £35,000