Why forward contracts advantageous for committed transaction


What are the advantages and disadvantages to a U.S. corporation that uses currency options on euros rather than a forward con¬tract on euros to hedge its exposure in euros? Explain why an MNC use forward contracts to hedge committed transactions and use currency options to hedge contracts that are anticipated but not committed. Why might forward contracts be advantageous for committed transactions, and currency options be advantageous for anticipated transactions?

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Microeconomics: Why forward contracts advantageous for committed transaction
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