Recommending a Short Term Foreign Investment

Suppose the treasurer of your company finds out you are enrolled in BUS450 International Finance. Knowing this, your treasurer seeks your advice. Your company has extra cash reserves of $100,000,000 and needs to invest it for 6 months. The treasurer has heard that investing in foreign currencies for the short term might have a higher yield when compared to a short term United States investment. Research the following:

• The US 6 month interest rate
• The 6 month interest rate of a country of your choosing
• The spot exchange rate of your selected currency relative to the US Dollar
• The six-month forward exchange rate per the US Dollar.

Prepare a proposal to your treasurer that outlines your research and recommendation. Provide calculations where necessary to support your recommendation. Summarize your findings in a three- to five- page paper, not including title and references pages. Be sure to properly cite your resources using APA style.

The Week Three Assignment

• Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
• Instructor’s name
• Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least three scholarly sources.
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Writing Center.
• Must include a separate references page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.