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31. Problem 1 : Linden Company will receive 200,000 Canadian dollars (C$) in 90 days and...

31. Problem 1 : Linden Company will receive 200,000 Canadian dollars (C$) in 90 days and is trying to determine whether or not to hedge this position. Linden has developed the following probability distribution for the Canadian dollar:

Possible Value of

Canadian Dollar in 90 Days

Probability

$0.54

$0.55

15%

15%

$ 0.57

20%

$ 0.58

25%

$ 0.59

25%

The 90-day forward rate of the Canadian dollar is $0.575. Call options on the Canadian dollar are available with a premium of $0.02 per unit and an exercise price of $0.56 per Canadian dollar. Put options are available with a premium of $0.01 and an exercise price of $0.57 per Canadian dollar.

Clearly show your work for:

  1. Forward hedge: clearly show your work and answer for a forward hedge. Clearly state whether you are buying or selling the currency at the forward rate.
  1. Option hedge: clearly state if you are using a call or put to hedge your risk. Fill in the below table. Show any additional work below the table. Cleary state your answer.

Possible Spot Rate

Option Premium per Unit

Exercise

Amount received per Unit

Total amount received

Probability

                                                                                                                                    Expected Receivable___________

  1. Unhedged strategy: Fill in the below table. Show any additional work below the table. Clearly state the value of the unhedged strategy.

Possible Spot Rate

Receivable in foreign currency

if Firm Remains Unhedged

Probability

                                                                               Expected Receivable________________

  1. Clearly state what the best alternative for Charleston Company is and WHY: forward hedge, option hedge or no hedge.

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