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MMohit1y ago
Hi Sir John Moffat, Sir, I can correctly calculate basis as -0.0008 after 4 months using this I can also calculate the futures lock in rate as 1.0651. And when I do a back calculation I'm able to get the spot rate as 1.0643 (1.0651+(-0.0008)). When I use this for futures calculation I get CHF 4,750,728 which approx matches with the answer key. But when I use this to calculate the options @ 1.06 my answer doesn't match with the answer key. I'm performing the following calculation: Premium: 96,474 Since the option will not be exercised, I convert the transaction at my spot rate: 5,060,000/1.0643 = 4,754,299. This gives a total cost of 4,850,773. But if I add the loss of option (19,191) (which shouldn't be added since I'm not exercising the option) my answer approximately matches. Sir, can you please help me what's wrong here?
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor1y ago#1
You can find lectures working through the whole of this question linked from this page: https://opentuition.com/acca/afm/afm-revision-lectures/ They should explain your query :-)
MMohit1y ago#2
Thanks so much Sir, this was very helpful. :)
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor1y ago#3
You are welcome :-)
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