
a.
To compute: The forward price of the pound for the one year delivery when the risk-free interest rate on 1-year government bonds is 1% in U.S. and 2% in U.K.
Introduction:
Forward exchange rate: The currency values of different countries differ. But when a trade takes place, there will transactions between the countries. So, the banks will face a problem in calculating the value of transactions. This is where the forward exchange rate plays a major role. Forward exchange rate is nothing but an agreement to which the bank accepted to exchange the currency for another at a future date. This happens when it deal into a future contract with the investor.
b.
To evaluate:The possible way available to investor to make risk-free arbitrage profits if the forward price is higher with the help of a example.
Introduction:
Arbitrage profit: It is the profit earned by exploiting the prices differences of securities in similar or different market.

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- Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course...FinanceISBN:9781337395083Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. DavesPublisher:Cengage LearningEBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTFinanceISBN:9781337514835Author:MOYERPublisher:CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT

