John is a Forex trader. He focuses principally on the Singapore dollar/Us dollar (S$/$) cross-rate.
The current spot rate is S$1.44/$. After considerable study, he concludes that the exchange rate, in the coming 180 days, will probably be about S$1.50/$. He has the following options on the Singapore dollar to choose from:
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Option
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Strike Price
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Premium
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Put on S$
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S$1.4700/$
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S$0.003/$
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Call on S$
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S$1.4700/$
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S$0.004/$
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Discuss whether he should buy a Put on S$ or Call on S$, and what would be his net profit if the spot rate at the end of the 180 days is indeed S$1.50/$.