4. Black River Investments. Jennifer Magnussen, a currency trader for Chicago-based Black River Investments, uses the futures
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4. Black River Investments. Jennifer Magnussen, a currency trader for Chicago-based Black River Investments, uses the futures quotes (shown at the bottom of the page) on the British pound to specu- late on its value:
a. If Jennifer buys 5 June pound futures, and the spot rate at maturity is $1.3980/pound, what is the value of her position?
b. If Jennifer sells 12 March pound futures, and the spot rate at maturity is $1.4560/pound, what is the value of her position?
c. If Jennifer buys 3 March pound futures, and the spot rate at maturity is $1.4560/pound, what is the value of her position?
d. If Jennifer sells 12 June pound futures, and the spot rate at maturity is $1.3980/pound, what is the value of her position?
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Fundamentals Of Multinational Finance
ISBN: 9780321541642
3rd Edition
Authors: Michael H. Moffett, Arthur I. Stonehill, David K. Eiteman