Assume the Current Spot Rate Is C$1

question 73

Multiple Choice

Assume the current spot rate is C$1.2103 and the one-year forward rate is C$1.1925.The nominal risk-free rate in Canada is 3 percent while it is 4 percent in the U.S.Using covered interest arbitrage you can earn an extra _____ profit over that which you would earn if you invested $1 in the U.S.

• A)$0.005
• B)$0.006
• C)$0.008
• D)$0.015
• E)$0.018

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