Would company prefer a put option hedge to no hedge


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Hopkins Co. transported goods to Switzerland and will receive 2 million Swiss francs in 3 months. It believes the 3-month forward rate will be an accurate forecast of the future spot rate. The 3-month forward rate of the Swiss franc is $.68. A put option is available with an exercise price of $.69 and a premium of $.03. Would Hopkins prefer a put option hedge to no hedge? Explain.

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