From: Tazia Smith
UM: 1/17/2014 10:48:14 AM
To: jeevacation@gmaitcom
CC: m; Paul Morrie); Vinit Sahni Nay Gupta
Vahe Stepanian j
Subject: Trade Idea: Long 3-Month USDCAD ICI Call Spread - 1.10 with a 1.13 sold call knocking-in only if USDCAD trades to
1.17 [II
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Jeffrey -
Our uS FX traders agree/like Nav's call here. The 3-month 1.10/1.13 VSDCAD, 1.17 knock -in call spread
(where that 1.13 short call only exists if USDCAD goes to 1.17 during the life of the trade) described
below is currently offered —1.1% (Source: DB FX Sales, 1/17/14). Please see the investment thesis below
and let us know your thoughts.
Best,
Tazia
Indicative levels only. Subject to market movement. Source: DB Key Client Partners London, as of
1/17/ 14.
Forwarded by Tazia Smith/db/dbcom on 01/17/2014 10:35 AM
From: Nay Gupta/db/dbcom@DBEMEA
To:
Date: 01/17/2014 07:35 AM
Subject: I like buying USDCAD calls to position for further weakness in CAD. Spot FX is
currently 1.095. (I]
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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 5 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
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