The following rates exist: Current spot exchange rate: $1.80/ Annualized interest rate on 90-day dollar-denominated bonds: 8% (2% for 90 days) Annualized interest rate on 90-day pound-denominated bonds: 12% (3% for 90 days) Financial investors expect the spot exchange rate to be $1.77/ in 90 days.

a. If he bases his decisions solely on the difference in the expected rate of return, should a U.S.-based investor make an uncovered investment in pound-denominated bonds rather than investing in dollar-denominated bonds?