As discussed in the previous blog post, under the Uncovered Interest Rate Parity condition, the expected change in the exchange rate between two currencies should theoretically offset the interest rate differential between them. This would eliminate any opportunity for investors to profit from interest rate differentials. Fortunately, in the real world, uncovered Interest Rate Parity … Continue reading FX Carry Trade
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International Parity Conditions
This is the first code-less blog post in my Coding Towards CFA series. I’ve included this topic because of the importance of International Parity Conditions, which form the theoretical foundation of forex trading. These conditions are essential for gaining a deep understanding of equilibrium pricing, enabling investors to navigate the FX market more effectively. One of the main … Continue reading International Parity Conditions
Mark-to-Market of Forex Forward Contract
Mark-to-Market (MTM) is the process of valuing an asset, liability, or financial instrument, such as a forex forward contract, at its current market price rather than its book value or historical cost. The calculated MTM value represents the profit or loss that would be realised if the contract were settled at the current market exchange … Continue reading Mark-to-Market of Forex Forward Contract
Triangular Arbitrage in Forex Trading
Triangular arbitrage is a strategy used to exploit inefficiencies in the currency markets by executing a series of trades across three currencies in different markets. Let’s assume we now observe the following quotes for currency pairs from the interbank market and dealers. We want to analyse whether there is any arbitrage opportunity. Interbank Market Quotes … Continue reading Triangular Arbitrage in Forex Trading
Currency Swap Pricing and Valuation
In this blog series, I will aim to code the formulas and model algorithms covered in the CFA Level 2 program using Python and DolphinDB. Each topic will begin with a brief explanation of the formulas or algorithms, followed by their implementations in Python and DolphinDB. A currency swap is a financial agreement where two … Continue reading Currency Swap Pricing and Valuation





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