Assume that the spot rate is $\times$84.26/C$ at the beginning of the year and $\times$82.07/C$ at the end of the year. Over the same period, the Japanese stock market has gained 20%. What is the real return for a Canadian investor?

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The real return for a Canadian investor involves considering both the change in the exchange rate and the return on the investment in the foreign currency. Initially, the exchange rate is 84.26/C$, and it changes to 82.07/C$ by the end of the year, indicating a depreciation of the Canadian dollar relative to the foreign currency. The Japanese stock market gained 20% over the period.To calculate the real return:1. Calculate the percentage change in the exchange rate: $\frac{82.07 - 84.26}{84.26} \times 100 = -2.60%$. This negative value indicates that the Canadian dollar has depreciated.2. Adjust the foreign return by the exchange rate change: $20% - (-2.60%) = 20% + 2.60% = 22.60%$.However, the correct answer is given as 23.20%, which suggests there might be a rounding or calculation detail not fully captured in the explanation above. The key point is that the real return combines the investment return in the foreign market with the impact of currency exchange rate changes, leading to a slightly higher return than the stock market gain alone due to the depreciation of the Canadian dollar.

Assume That the Spot Rate Is ×\times× 8426/C$ at the Beginning of the Year And at the Beginning

Assume That the Spot Rate Is $\times$ 8426/C$ at the Beginning of the Year And at the Beginning