Andrea Cujoli is a currency speculator who enjoys "betting" on changes in the foreign currency exchange market. Currently the spot price for the Japanese yen is ¥129.87/$, and the 6-month forward rate is ¥128.53/$. Andrea thinks the yen will move to ¥128.00/$ in the next six months. Andrea should ________ at ________ to profit from changing currency values.
A. buy yen; at the forward rate
B. buy dollars; at the forward rate
C. sell yen; at the forward rate
D. There is not enough information to answer this question
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Which of the following refers to the net balance of capital that flows into and out of a country but does not reach the 10% ownership.
A. Foreign direct investment
B. Portfolio investment
C. International loans
D. Trade capital flows
Dash Brevenshure works for the currency trading unit of ING Bank in London. He speculates that in the coming months the dollar will rise sharply vs. the pound. What should Dash do to act on his speculation?
A. Buy a call on the pound.
B. Sell a call on the pound.
C. Buy a put on the pound.
D. Sell a put on the pound.
Which of the following about foreign direct investment is true?
A. Foreign direct investment is for the purpose of exerting control over assets.
B. When the capital flows out of China, it enters the balance of payments as a positive cash flow.
C. If a foreign firm purchases a firm in China, it enters the balance of payments negatively.
D. Foreign direct investment is completely uncontroversial.
Jack Hemmings bought a 3-month British pound futures contract for $1.4400/£only to see the dollar appreciate to a value of $1.4250 at which time he sold the pound futures. If each pound futures contract is for an amount of £62,500, how much money did Jack gain or lose from his speculation with pound futures?
A. $937.50 loss
B. $937.50 gain
C. £937.50 loss
D. £937.50 gain