Andrea Cujoli Is a Currency Speculator Who Enjoys "Betting" on Changes

question 26

Multiple Choice

Andrea Cujoli is a currency speculator who enjoys "betting" on changes in the foreign currency exchange market. Currently the spot price for the Japanese yen is ¥129.87/$ and the 6-month forward rate is ¥128.53/$. Andrea thinks the yen will move to ¥128.00/$ in the next six months. If Andrea buys $100,000 worth of yen at today's spot price and sells within the next six months at ¥128/$ she will earn a profit of ________.

• A)$146.09
• B)$101,460.94
• C)$1460.94
• D)nothing; she will lose money

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Definitions:

Investment

The process of distributing funds or resources in anticipation of earning profits or income.

Profitable

A financial status indicating that the revenue of an entity is greater than its expenditures over a specified period, resulting in a net gain.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the short-term financial health and operational efficiency of a company.

Short-term Liabilities

Financial obligations of a business that are due to be settled within one year, such as accounts payable, short-term debts, and accrued expenses.