Explain How Forward Contracts Can Be Used to Hedge an FI's

question 50

Essay

Explain how forward contracts can be used to hedge an FI's FX exposures.

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Definitions:

Compounded Daily

Describes the method by which interest is calculated on an investment or loan with the earned interest being added to the principal daily for future interest calculations.

Annual Percentage Yield

The real rate of return earned on an investment, taking into account the effect of compounding interest.

Compounded Daily

Refers to the method of calculating interest where the accumulated interest is added to the principal sum every day.

Interest

The charge for the privilege of borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate.