Utilizing covered interest arbitrage


Please assist with the following problem.

The spot rate between Canada and the U.S. is C$1.2381 - $1, while the 1-year forward rate is C$1.2379 = $1. The risk-free rate in Canada is 2.8 percent. The risk-free rate in the U.S. is 3.6 percent. How much profit can you earn on a loan of $10,000 by utilizing covered interest arbitrage?

a) -$81.42

b) -$78.34

c) -$53.60

d) $34.91

e) $65.07

Please show how to find the solution.

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