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Unicorn Berhad (UNB) is a Malaysian exporter of vehicle components. UNB has agreed to deliver 5,000 units of component at a unit price of USD

Unicorn Berhad (UNB) is a Malaysian exporter of vehicle components. UNB has agreed to deliver 5,000 units of component at a unit price of USD 200 to the US Motorola. Six- months credit is allowed to the US Motorola before payment is due. UNB can borrow short term at 2% above bank base rate or invest short at base rate either in Malaysia or the US if necessary.

Exchange Rates MYR/USD

bid

ask

Spot

4.4525

4.4530

1-month forward

4.4515

4.4530

6-month forward

4.4315

4.4330

  • 6-month call option at a strike price of MYR4.4525/USD
  • 6-month put option at a strike price of MYR4.4525/USD
  • 6-month forecasted future spot rate: MYR 4.45606/USD
  • 6-month forecasted spot rate: MYR4.4535/USD
  • Option premium: 1.5% of contract value
  • Weighted average cost of capital: 10%

  • Current bank base rate:
    • United States: 2% per annum
    • Malaysia: 4% per annum

  1. Calculate the revenues to be received by UNB (in MYR) for each of these four approaches:
    1. Forward market hedging
    2. Money market hedging
    3. Option market hedging (State clearly when should you exercise AND not exercise the selected option)

  1. Which hedging technique is the best one from your point of view based on your calculation?

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