In the Frankfurt Market, Aldi Stock Closed at €5 Per

question 80

Multiple Choice

In the Frankfurt market, Aldi stock closed at €5 per share. On the same day, the euro U.S. dollar spot exchange rate was €.625/$1.00. Aldi trades as an ADR in the OTC market in the United States. Five underlying Aldi shares are packaged into one ADR. The no-arbitrage U.S. price of one ADR is

• A)€25.00.
• B)$15.625.
• C)$40.
• D)None of the above.

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Product Costs

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