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CIMA Risk Management P3 Question # 86 Topic 9 Discussion

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CIMA Risk Management P3 Question # 86 Topic 9 Discussion

P3 Exam Topic 9 Question 86 Discussion:
Question #: 86
Topic #: 9

A UK manufacturing company has simultaneously:

   • purchased a put option to sell USD 1million at an exercise price of GBP1.00 = USD1.65

   • sold a call option that grants the option holder the right to buy USD 1million at a price of GBP1.00 = USD1.61 (this option has the same maturity date as the put).

Which of the following is a valid explanation for entering into these option positions?
A.

The company expects to receive USD 1million from a customer and wishes to offset the cost of the put option by the premium on the call option.

B.

The company expects to pay USD 1million to a supplier and wishes to offset the premium from the call option against the cost of the put option.

C.

The company expects to receive USD 1million from a customer and wishes to obtain an additional benefit if the USD strengthens beyond GBP 1.00 = USD 1.61.

D.

The company expects to pay USD 1million to a supplier and wishes to obtain additional protection against the USD strengthening beyond GBP 1.00 = USD 1.65.

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Actual exam question for CIMA P3 exam by Blaise82046 at Aug 3, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

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