Question

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 gain or loss from the futures hedge:

	a.	Loss of $10,000
	b.	Gain of $10,000
	c.	Loss of $9,000
	d.	Gain of $12,000

Answer 1

ANS : a : LOSS OF 10000