Forward and Swap Transcation Prbolems (2 quick questions) Choose the right answe

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Forward and Swap Transcation Prbolems (2 quick questions)

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Problem 1: A swap transaction:

(a)Involves a simultaenous sale (or purhcase) of a spot transaction at the spot rate against a forward purchase (or sale) of a forward transaction at a forward rate which is agreed upon today

(b)Involves a simultaenous sale (or purhcase) of a spot transaction at the spot rate against a forward purchase (or sale) at the prevailing market spot rate at the prevailing market spot rate at the forward date.

Problem 2: For a US trader working in the direct quotation between the Euro and Dollar (American term), if the forward price (F$/Euro) is higher than the spot price S($/Euro):

(a)$ is trading at a premium against Euro in the forward market

(b)$ is trading at a discount against Euro in the forward market

(C)Euro is trading at a discount against $ in the forward market

(e) none of the above

Explanation / Answer

Answer 1: Answer'Bb' is correct. That is Involves a simultaenous sale (or purhcase) of a spot transaction at the spot rate against a forward purchase (or sale) at the prevailing market spot rate at the prevailing market spot rate at the forward date.

Answer 2 : Answer 'b' is correct. $ is trading at a discount against Euro in the forward market

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