Discuss and compare hedging transaction exposure by using the forward contract vs. money market instruments. While do the alternative hedging approaches generate similar result?
Answer: Hedging transaction exposure by a forward contract is obtained by selling or buying foreign currency payables or receivables forward. Alternatively, money market hedge is obtained by borrowing or lending the present value of foreign currency receivables or payables, hence creating offsetting foreign currency positions. If the interest rate parity is holding, the two hedging techniques are equal.