1. Credible Research sold a microchip to the Vausten Institute in Germany on credit and invoiced 10 million payable within half a year. Currently, the 6-month forward exchange rate is $1.10/ and the foreign exchange advisor for Credible Research predicts that the spot rate is likely to be $1.05/ in 6 months.

(i) What would be the expected gain or loss from the forward hedging?

(ii) As a decision-maker for Credible Research, would you suggest hedging this euro receivable? Please explain why or why not?

(iii) what if the foreign exchange advisor anticipates that the future spot rate will be similar to the forward exchange rate quoted today. As the decision-maker would you propose hedging in this case? If yes or no why?