Jasper Pernik Is a Currency Speculator Who Enjoys "Betting" on Changes

Multiple Choice

Jasper Pernik is a currency speculator who enjoys "betting" on changes in the foreign currency exchange market. Currently the spot price for the Japanese yen is ¥129.87/$ and the 6-month forward rate is ¥128.53/$. Jasper thinks the yen will move to ¥128.00/$ in the next six months. If Jasper buys $100,000 worth of yen at today's spot price her potential gain is ________ and her potential loss is ________.

A) $100,000; unlimited
B) unlimited; unlimited
C) $100,000; $100,000
D) unlimited; $100,000