The following are the net currency positions of a U.S.FI (stated in U.S.dollars). $\begin{array}{lrrrr}
\text { Currency} &\text { Assets } & \text { Liabilities } & \text { FX Bought } & \text { FX Sold } \
\text { British pound} &24,600 & 70,000 & 170,400 & 321,000 \
\text { Yen} &31,000 & 20,400 & 250,000 & 220,000 \
\text { Swiss franc} &10,200 & 9,800 & 8,000 & 10,800
\end{array}$ What is the FI's net exposure in the Japanese yen?
A)+30,000.
B)+40,600.
C)-19,400.
D)-40,600.

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The following are the net currency positions of a U.S.FI (stated in U.S.dollars). $\begin{array}{lrrrr}
\text { Currency} &\text { Assets } & \text { Liabilities } & \text { FX Bought } & \text { FX  Sold } \
\text { British pound} &24,600 & 70,000 & 170,400 & 321,000 \
\text { Yen} &31,000 & 20,400 & 250,000 & 220,000 \
\text { Swiss franc} &10,200 & 9,800 & 8,000 & 10,800
\end{array}$ What is the FI's net exposure in the Japanese yen?
A)+30,000.
B)+40,600.
C)-19,400.
D)-40,600.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

NEi = (FXAi - FXLi) + (FXCBi - FXCSi)
 NE(yen) = (31,000 - 20,400) + (250,000 - 220,000) = 10,600 + 30,000 = +40,600.

The Following Are the Net Currency Positions of a U