The Primary Advantage of Currency Options Over Forward and Futures

question 20

True/False

The primary advantage of currency options over forward and futures contracts is that they provide a right rather than an obligation to purchase or sell a particular currency at a specified price within a given period.

Explain the concept of time value of money and its relationship with the interest concept.

Understand the lower of cost or market (LCM) principle and its applications.

Comprehend the constraints on market value: ceiling, floor, and net realizable value.

Identify and apply the appropriate method for inventory valuation under LCM: direct and allowance methods.

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