a.
To explain: The reason that Houston bank would lose on the given transaction with an assumption that there is no hedging.
Introduction:
Hedging:
It refers to a strategy through which risk is to be partially or fully eliminated and the settlement of the future contract depends on the fluctuations in the rate of interest. An increase in the interest rate leads to the generation of profit for the buyer and vice versa.
b.
To determine: The maximum amount that Houston Bank would lose if it does hedge with the forward contract.
Introduction:
Forward Contract:
It refers to a private agreement between parties that gives the buyer or seller a right to buy or sell an asset on a predetermined date.
Hedging:
It refers to a strategy through which risk is to be partially or fully eliminated and the settlement of the future contract depends on the fluctuations in the rate of interest. An increase in the interest rate leads to the generation of profit for the buyer and vice versa.
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