Assume the Following Information

question 47

Multiple Choice

Assume the following information:
Current spot rate of New Zealand dollar = $.41
Forecasted spot rate of New Zealand dollar 1 year from now = $.43
One-year forward rate of the New Zealand dollar = $.42
Annual interest rate on New Zealand dollars = 8%
Annual interest rate on U.S.dollars = 9%
Given the information in this question,the return from covered interest arbitrage by U.S.investors with $500,000 to invest is _______%.

• A) about 11.97
• B) about 9.63
• C) about 11.12
• D) about 11.64
• E) about 10.63

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The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, representing ownership equity spread among shareholders.

Assets

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