Suppose That What Arbitrage Gains Can Be Achieved If the Bank Quotes

question 78

Multiple Choice

Suppose that: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | } \hline & \text { Spot Rate } & \text { 3 Month Forward Rate } & \text { 1 Year Forward Rate } \\\hline \text { sweden (krona) } & 9.3924 & 9.4554 & 9.6239 \\\hline \text { switzerland (frarc) } & 1.5231 & 1.5206 & 1.5143 \\\hline \text { Japan (Yer) } & 123.380 & 122.81 & 120.63 \\\hline\end{array}$$ What arbitrage gains can be achieved if the bank quotes a rate of 75Yen per Swiss Francs?

• A)8%
• B)9%
• C)10%
• D)11%

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

Operating leverage refers to the degree to which a company or project can increase operating income by increasing revenue.

Total Leverage

The combination of operating leverage (affecting operating income) and financial leverage (affecting net income), indicating total risk.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to finance the acquisition of assets, with the expectation that the profits made will be greater than the interest payable.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from revenues.