EFTA01452298.pdf
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I like USDCAD call options to position for further weakness in CAD. Spot
FX is currently 1.095.
over the course of the past week the interest rate curve has started
pricing in a small amount of rate cuts - this development is significant
and clearly a beginning of a pain trade. I believe it can go further.
Lower CAD rates from here will drive usD CAD higher.
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The limited downside play I like best in usDcAD is buying a 3month
expiry 1.10 / 1.13 call spread on USDCAD but where the short 1.13 call
position only exists (knocks-in) if USD trades at 1.17 trades in the
market before the option expires, otherwise the option payoff is the
same as a 1.10 call option.
It costs 1% of USD notional. I believe the buyer is well compensated for
the knock-in component.
If USDCAD rises to 1.15 the option payout is S big figures. If 1.17
trades before expiry the payout is limited to 3 big figures.
Max loss is premium paid.
We can price other structures to fit the risk tolerance (higher or
lower) of clients - let us know
Key Macro Highlights
The economy clearly lags the us. Dec13 unemployment
unexpectedly rose last Friday to 7.2%
south of the border demand for USDCAD is declining as the us
heads towards energy independence
Low inflation and weak exports are likely to preclude any rate
hikes in 2014
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Best,
Nay
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Nam Gupta
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