Boeing imported a Rolls-Royce jet engine for £10 mil payable in one year.
• The US interest rate is 3.00% per annum
• The UK interest rate 3.25% per annum
• The Spot exchange rate $1.80/£
• The Option strike price is $1.70/£ (option matures in one year)
• Option premium is $0.02/£
If Boeing decides to use options to hedge the foreign exchange exposure, which type of options should the company use, put or call?