On June 15, a US firm is planning to import Mexican caviar worth
Pesos 2 million due on July 15 (one month later). The firm decides
to hedge its payables position by using September peso futures. The
spot rate on June 15 is US$ 0.0630 / peso and the September futures
price on June 15 is at $0.0665 per peso. One month late on July 15,
the spot rate is $0.0570 / peso while the September futures price
is $0.0615 / peso. Assume contract size is 2 million pesos.
What is the total net cost of APs in US $ to the U.S.
importer?
a.
$124,000
b.
None of the other answers
c.
$104,000
d.
$145,000
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