Suppose That the One-Year Interest Rate Is 3

question 68

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the one-year interest rate is 3.0 percent in the Italy, the spot exchange rate is $1.20/€, and the one-year forward exchange rate is $1.18/€. What must one-year interest rate be in the United States?

• A)1.2833%
• B)1.0128%
• C)4.75%
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

12b-1 Fee

A fee found in the expense ratio of some mutual funds, meant to cover marketing, distribution, and other costs.

Front-end Load

An upfront sales charge investors pay when they purchase mutual fund shares, which reduces the amount of the investment.

Back-end Load

A fee paid by investors when selling mutual fund shares, typically decreasing over time the longer shares are held, designed to discourage quick withdrawals.

Front-end Load

A sales charge or commission that investors pay upfront when purchasing shares of a mutual fund or investment, typically used to compensate brokers.