alleryStart learning →Buying a currency option lets a company fix a rate that is
Abest-case for the transaction
Bat-worst for the transaction
Calways equal to the spot rate
Dfree of any premium cost
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. at-worst for the transaction
The option sets the worst rate the firm will accept while leaving room to benefit from a better market rate.
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