Suppose 6 months ago a Swiss investor bought a 6-month U.S.Treasury bill at a price of $9, 708.74, with a maturity value of $10, 000.The exchange rate at that time was 1.420 Swiss francs per dollar.Today, at maturity, the exchange rate is 1.324 Swiss francs per dollar.What is the annualized rate of return to the Swiss investor?

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Calculate the 6-month return to the Swiss investor after she has exchanged US$ for Swiss francs.Inputs: N = 1; PV = -13, 786.41; FV = 13, 240.Output: I/YR = -3.96%.Annualized nominal rate of return = -3.96(2)= -7.92%.

Suppose 6 Months Ago a Swiss Investor Bought a 6-Month