Concept explainers
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To calculate: The Value of U.S dollar at hedged investment the end ofdays showing the calculation based on given table.
Introduction: The U.S dollar value is defined for the Japan investment and Swiss investment using the forward rate converter. It is the equivalent amount to convert from one currency to other currency.
B
To explain: Theory for the best account of the results.
Introduction: The dollar value for both is equal, this indicates towards the parity equation. This equation built a relationship between exchange rates and interest rates.
C
To calculate: The implied Interest rate for days U.S government cash equivalents.
Introduction: Interest rate is calculated by the return value. Interest rate is the rate which impose on the investment and returns value depends on the interest rates.
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