How Would You Characterize the FI's Risk Exposure to Fluctuations

question 9

Multiple Choice

How would you characterize the FI's risk exposure to fluctuations in the yen/dollar exchange rate?

• A)The FI is net short in the yen and therefore faces the risk that the yen will rise in value against the U.S.dollar.
• B)The FI is net short in the yen and therefore faces the risk that the yen will fall in value against the U.S.dollar.
• C)The FI is net long in the yen and therefore faces the risk that the yen will fall in value against the U.S.dollar.
• D)The FI is net long in the yen and therefore faces the risk that the yen will rise in value against the U.S.dollar.
• E)The FI has a balanced position in the Japanese yen.

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