A Risk-Free Asset in the U

question 20

Multiple Choice

A risk-free asset in the U.S. is currently yielding 3 percent while a Canadian risk-free asset is yielding 2 percent. The current spot rate is C$.72 is equal to $1. What is the approximate two-year forward rate if interest rate parity holds?

• A) C$.7057
• B) C$.7128
• C) C$.7136
• D) C$.7189
• E) C$.7272

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