Discuss the nature of derivative financial instruments

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Homework: Option Pricing

Length: 3 to 5 pages.

Prepare a report (3 to 5 pages) that discusses derivative financial instruments and evaluates the purchase of a hypothetical currency option.

Introduction

This homework will allow you to practice two approaches for hedging an exposure to the change in a foreign currency.

Demonstration of Proficiency

By successfully completing this homework, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:

A. Competency A: Apply advanced accounting techniques to organizational situations.

a. Discuss the nature of derivative financial instruments.

b. Indicate the factors that might influence the value of the USD against the Ghanaian Cedi.

c. Explain how much was won or lost by purchasing a 90-day option.

d. Discuss how a defined purchase contract could hedge against a change in exchange rate between the USD and the Ghanaian Cedi.

B. Competency B: Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.

a. Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.

Scenario

Hopkins Chocolate Company buys green cocoa beans that are processed into consumer products. Cocoa beans are currently selling for $2,000 United States Dollars (USD) per metric ton. Hopkins buys 100 tons at a time from Abamo Chocolate in Ghana, Africa. Normal purchase procedures stipulate that the purchase contract is denominated in Ghanaian Cedi and payment in Cedi is due 90 days after purchase.

Recently, the treasurer of Hopkins became concerned that the U.S. Dollar would change in value against the Ghanaian Cedi. Consequently, Hopkins bought a 90-day option.

Your Role

You are the controller for Hopkins Chocolate Company.

Task

As the controller of Hopkins Chocolate Company, you work closely with the treasurer. She has requested that you prepare a report to help explain the recent purchase of the 90-day option to members of the board of directors. Address the following in your report (3 to 5 pages):

Question A. Discuss the nature of derivative financial instruments.

Question B. Explain the factors that might influence the value of the USD against the Ghanaian Cedi. Discuss at least three factors.

Question C. Hopkins bought a 90-day option to exchange $200,000 USD for 900,000 Cedi. They paid $8,000 USD for the option and today it has been 90 days. Locate today's value of the Cedi at XE.com's Live Exchange Rates and calculate how much Hopkins won or lost by purchasing the 90-day option. Explain your calculations in detail.

Question D. Discuss how Hopkins could use a defined purchase contract to hedge against a change in exchange rate between the USD and the Cedi.

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