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Which one of the following four variables of the Black-Scholes model is typically NOT known at a point in time?

  1. The underlying relevant exchange rates
  2. The underlying interest rates
  3. The future volatility of the exchange rates
  4. The time to maturity

Answer(s): C



A risk manager analyzes a long position with a USD 10 million value. To hedge the portfolio, it seeks to use options that decrease JPY 0.50 in value for every JPY 1 increase in the long position. At first approximation, what is the overall exposure to USD depreciation?

  1. His overall portfolio has the same exposure to USD as a portfolio that is long USD 5 million.
  2. His overall portfolio has the same exposure to USD as a portfolio that is long USD 10 million.
  3. His overall portfolio has the same exposure to USD as a portfolio that is short USD 5 million.
  4. His overall portfolio has the same exposure to USD as a portfolio that is short USD 10 million.

Answer(s): A



A risk manager has a long forward position of USD 1 million but the option portfolio decreases JPY 0.50 for every JPY 1 increase in his forward position. At first approximation, what is the overall result of the options positions?

  1. The options positions hedge the forward position by 25%.
  2. The option positions hedge the forward position by 50%.
  3. The option positions hedge the forward position by 75%.
  4. The option positions hedge the forward position by 100%.

Answer(s): B



Which one of the following four statements correctly defines an option's delta?

  1. Delta measures the expected decline in option with time and is usually expressed in years.
  2. Delta measures the effect of 1 bp in interest rate change on the option price.
  3. Delta is the multiplier that best approximates the short-term change in the value of an option.
  4. Delta measures the impact of volatility on the price of an option.

Answer(s): C



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