A U.S.-based multinational corporation (MNC) sold some equipment to a British firm today and will receive 1,000,000
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A U.S.-based multinational corporation (MNC) sold some equipment to a British firm today and will receive £1,000,000 from the British firm one month from today. Today’s spot rate is $1.12/£. The MNC is certain the spot rate will be $1.10/£ one month from today. The current forward rate is $1.05/£. Should the MNC wait one month and sell the £1,000,000 in the spot market (that is, convert the pounds to dollars) or enter a forward contract to sell (that is, convert) the pounds? Explain what steps you would take today and one month from today. Why did you choose this course of action? How many dollars did the MNC receive for this piece of equipment?
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Introduction to Finance Markets, Investments and Financial Management
ISBN: 978-1119398288
16th edition
Authors: Ronald W. Melicher, Edgar A. Norton
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