22 Covered interest arbitrage in both directions. The following information is available: l You have 500 000
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22 Covered interest arbitrage in both directions.
The following information is available:
l You have £500 000 to invest.
l The current spot rate of the Moroccan dirham is
£0.06.
l The 60-day forward rate of the Moroccan dirham is £0.05.
l The 60-day interest rate in the United Kingdom is 1%.
l The 60-day interest rate in Morocco is 2%.
a What is the yield to a UK investor who conducts covered interest arbitrage?
Did covered interest arbitrage work for the investor in this case?
b Would covered interest arbitrage be possible for a Moroccan investor in this case?
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