The SF/$ spot exchange rate is SF1.26/$ and the 180-day forward exchange rate is SF1.32/$. What...
The SF/$ spot exchange rate is SF1.26/$ and the 180-day forward exchange rate is SF1.32/$.
What is the forward premium or discount?
If you are a Switzerland based exporter expecting $500,000 dollar receivables in 6 months,
would you hedge your dollar receivables using a forward contract?
How?
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