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(See the chapter appendix.) Marson, Inc., has some customers in Canada and frequently re...

(See the chapter appendix.) Marson, Inc., has some customers in Canada and frequently receives payments denominated in Canadian dollars (C$). The current spot rate for the Canadian dollar is $.75. Two call options on Canadian dollars are available. The first option has an exercise price of $.72 and a premium of $.03. The second option has an exercise price of $.74 and a premium of $.01. Marson, Inc., would like to use a bear spread to hedge a receivable position of C$50,000, which is due in month. Marson is concerned that the Canadian dollar may depreciate to $.73 in 1 month.

a. Describe how Marson, Inc., could use a bear spread to hedge its position.

b. Assume the spot rate of the Canadian dollar in 1 month is $.73. Was the hedge effective?

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