Suppose a U.S. investor wishes to invest in a British firm currently selling for £30 per share. The investor has $6,000 to invest, and the current exchange rate is $2 per £. Consider three possible prices per share at £26, £31, and £36 after 1 year. Also, consider three possible exchange rates at $1.60 per £, $2 per £, and $2.40 per £ after 1 year. Calculate the standard deviation of both the pound- and dollar-denominated rates of return if each of the nine outcomes (three possible prices per share in pounds times three possible exchange rates) is equally likely. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places. Standard deviation of pound-denominated return Standard deviation of dollar-denominated return 10.22 % 13.33 %

Suppose a U.S. investor wishes to invest in a British firm currently selling for £30 per share. The investor has $6,000 to invest, and the current exchange rate is $2 per £. Consider three possible prices per share at £26, £31, and £36 after 1 year. Also, consider three possible exchange rates at $1.60 per £, $2 per £, and $2.40 per £ after 1 year. Calculate the standard deviation of both the pound- and dollar-denominated rates of return if each of the nine outcomes (three possible prices per share in pounds times three possible exchange rates) is equally likely. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places. Standard deviation of pound-denominated return Standard deviation of dollar-denominated return 10.22 % 13.33 %

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337395083

Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Publisher:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Chapter27: Multinational Financial Management

Section: Chapter Questions

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