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<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.6

Proposing and Executing Currency Hedge Strategy for Overseas Investors / 海外投資家への為替ヘッジ戦略の提案と実行

0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入

 

0-1 Greetings

Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.

講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。

[Tips / 会話のヒント]

・Can you hear me clearly? 

 私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?

 今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)

 軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)

0-2 Introduction​

In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?

本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?​

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- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.

   経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。 

- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.

  What do you think would be challenging?

  経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?

Situation / シチュエーション

This involves explaining various hedging methods like forward contracts, options, and swaps to European and American investors concerned about yen depreciation risk, proposing optimal strategies considering hedge costs and effectiveness.
円安リスクを懸念する欧米投資家に対してフォワード契約やオプションなど様々なヘッジ手法を説明し、コストと効果を考慮した最適戦略を提案する場面です。

1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!

1-1 Basic phrases
1.Let me explain the three main...(3つの主要な...を説明させてください)
2.Let me calculate the cost for...(...のコストを計算させてください)
3.That's why I recommend...(そのため...をお勧めします)
4.It provides flexibility—if...(柔軟性があります。もし...なら)
5.We can structure the option contracts to...(オプション契約を...するよう組成できます)
6.We'll also assign a dedicated team to...(また専任チームを配置して...いたします)
7.This approach addresses our concerns about...(このアプローチは...に関する懸念に対応しています)

1-2 Essential words
1.assess(評価する)
2.considerable(かなりの)
3.hesitant(ためらう)
4.calculate(計算する)
5.eliminate(消す)
6.recommend(勧める)
7.elaborate on(詳しく説明する)
8.coordinate(調整する)
9.assign(配置する)
10.proceed(進める)
2. Try  (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習

Let’s practice the role-play.

ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

This involves explaining various hedging methods like forward contracts, options, and swaps to European and American investors concerned about yen depreciation risk, proposing optimal strategies considering hedge costs and effectiveness.
円安リスクを懸念する欧米投資家に対してフォワード契約やオプションなど様々なヘッジ手法を説明し、コストと効果を考慮した最適戦略を提案する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
Thank you for taking the time today. We hold a considerable position in Japanese equities, but the recent yen depreciation is affecting our returns. We need to assess our currency hedging options.
(本日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。私どもは日本株にかなりのポジションを保有していますが、最近の円安が収益に影響しています。通貨ヘッジの選択肢を評価する必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
Understood. Let me explain the three main hedging strategies we can offer. First, forward contracts lock in the exchange rate with no upfront cost. Second, currency options provide downside protection while keeping upside potential. Third, currency swaps allow periodic settlements that match your dividend schedule.
(承知しました。ご提供できる3つの主要なヘッジ戦略を説明させてください。第一に、フォワード契約は初期費用なしで為替レートを固定します。第二に、通貨オプションは上昇余地を残しながら下落リスクを保護します。第三に、通貨スワップは配当スケジュールに合わせた定期決済が可能です。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
I appreciate the overview. However, I'm concerned about the cost of hedging. Our investment committee is hesitant to commit if the hedging cost eliminates most of our expected returns.
(概要は理解しました。しかし、ヘッジコストが気になります。投資委員会は、ヘッジコストが期待収益のほとんどを消してしまう場合、実行をためらっています。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
That's a valid concern. Let me calculate the cost for each option based on your 50000000 USD position. Forward contracts currently cost approximately 2.5 percent annually due to the interest rate differential. Options cost around 3.8 percent for full protection, but we can reduce this to 1.8 percent with a partial hedge covering only 70 percent of your exposure.
(もっともなご懸念です。5000万米ドルのポジションに基づいて各オプションのコストを計算させてください。フォワード契約は金利差により現在年間約2.5パーセントのコストです。オプションは完全保護で約3.8パーセントですが、エクスポージャーの70パーセントのみをカバーする部分ヘッジにすれば1.8パーセントまで削減できます。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
The partial hedge sounds more reasonable. But what happens if the yen suddenly strengthens? Would we be locked into an unfavorable position?
(部分ヘッジの方が妥当に聞こえます。しかし、円が急に強くなった場合はどうなりますか?不利なポジションに固定されてしまうのでしょうか?)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
With forward contracts, yes, you would be locked in. That's why I recommend the option strategy for your situation. It provides flexibility—if the yen strengthens beyond 140 per USD, you can simply let the option expire and benefit from the favorable rate. The additional cost of 1.8 percent is essentially insurance against further depreciation.
(フォワード契約の場合は、はい、固定されます。そのため、貴社の状況にはオプション戦略をお勧めします。柔軟性があります。円が1米ドルあたり140を超えて強くなれば、オプションを失効させて有利なレートの恩恵を受けられます。1.8パーセントの追加コストは、本質的にさらなる下落に対する保険です。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
That makes sense. Can you elaborate on the settlement process? We need to coordinate this with our quarterly rebalancing schedule.
(それは理にかなっています。決済プロセスについて詳しく説明していただけますか?四半期ごとのリバランススケジュールと調整する必要があります。)
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
Certainly. We can structure the option contracts to expire quarterly, aligning with your rebalancing dates. Settlement occurs automatically in 2 business days. We'll also assign a dedicated team to monitor your position and provide monthly reports on hedging effectiveness and market conditions.
(もちろんです。オプション契約を四半期ごとに満期が来るよう組成し、リバランス日に合わせることができます。決済は2営業日で自動的に行われます。また、専任チームを配置してポジションを監視し、ヘッジ効果と市場状況について月次レポートを提供いたします。)

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
Excellent. This approach addresses our concerns about both cost and flexibility. Let's proceed with the 70 percent partial hedge using quarterly options. Please submit the formal proposal by the end of this week.
(素晴らしい。このアプローチはコストと柔軟性の両方に関する懸念に対応しています。四半期オプションを使った70パーセント部分ヘッジで進めましょう。今週末までに正式な提案書を提出してください。)
3. Use  (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

This involves explaining various hedging methods like forward contracts, options, and swaps to European and American investors concerned about yen depreciation risk, proposing optimal strategies considering hedge costs and effectiveness.
円安リスクを懸念する欧米投資家に対してフォワード契約やオプションなど様々なヘッジ手法を説明し、コストと効果を考慮した最適戦略を提案する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
Thank you for taking the time today. We hold a considerable position in Japanese equities, but the recent yen depreciation is affecting our returns. We need to assess our currency hedging options.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
Understood. Let me explain the three main hedging strategies we can offer. First, forward contracts lock in the exchange rate with no upfront cost. Second, currency options provide downside protection while keeping upside potential. Third, currency swaps allow periodic settlements that match your dividend schedule.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
I appreciate the overview. However, I'm concerned about the cost of hedging. Our investment committee is hesitant to commit if the hedging cost eliminates most of our expected returns.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
That's a valid concern. Let me [計算する] the cost for each option based on your 50000000 USD position. Forward contracts currently cost approximately 2.5 percent annually due to the interest rate differential. Options cost around 3.8 percent for full protection, but we can reduce this to 1.8 percent with a partial hedge covering only 70 percent of your exposure.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
The partial hedge sounds more reasonable. But what happens if the yen suddenly strengthens? Would we be locked into an unfavorable position?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
With forward contracts, yes, you would be locked in. That's why I [勧める] the option strategy for your situation. It provides flexibility—if the yen strengthens beyond 140 per USD, you can simply let the option expire and benefit from the favorable rate. The additional cost of 1.8 percent is essentially insurance against further depreciation.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
That makes sense. Can you elaborate on the settlement process? We need to coordinate this with our quarterly rebalancing schedule.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
Certainly. We can structure the option contracts to expire quarterly, aligning with your rebalancing dates. Settlement occurs automatically in 2 business days. We'll also [配置する] a dedicated team to monitor your position and provide monthly reports on hedging effectiveness and market conditions.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
Excellent. This approach addresses our concerns about both cost and flexibility. Let's proceed with the 70 percent partial hedge using quarterly options. Please submit the formal proposal by the end of this week.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践

Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.

  このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。

Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)

This involves explaining various hedging methods like forward contracts, options, and swaps to European and American investors concerned about yen depreciation risk, proposing optimal strategies considering hedge costs and effectiveness.
円安リスクを懸念する欧米投資家に対してフォワード契約やオプションなど様々なヘッジ手法を説明し、コストと効果を考慮した最適戦略を提案する場面です。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
Thank you for taking the time today. We hold a considerable position in Japanese equities, but the recent yen depreciation is affecting our returns. We need to assess our currency hedging options.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
Understood. [3つの主要なヘッジ戦略を説明させてください。] First, forward contracts lock in the exchange rate with no upfront cost. Second, currency options provide downside protection while keeping upside potential. Third, currency swaps allow periodic settlements that match your dividend schedule.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
I appreciate the overview. However, I'm concerned about the cost of hedging. Our investment committee is hesitant to commit if the hedging cost eliminates most of our expected returns.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
That's a valid concern. [5000万米ドルのポジションに基づいて各オプションのコストを計算させてください。] Forward contracts currently cost approximately 2.5 percent annually due to the interest rate differential. Options cost around 3.8 percent for full protection, but we can reduce this to 1.8 percent with a partial hedge covering only 70 percent of your exposure.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
The partial hedge sounds more reasonable. But what happens if the yen suddenly strengthens? Would we be locked into an unfavorable position?
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
With forward contracts, yes, you would be locked in. [そのため、貴社の状況にはオプション戦略をお勧めします。] It provides flexibility—if the yen strengthens beyond 140 per USD, you can simply let the option expire and benefit from the favorable rate. The additional cost of 1.8 percent is essentially insurance against further depreciation.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
That makes sense. Can you elaborate on the settlement process? We need to coordinate this with our quarterly rebalancing schedule.
🧑‍🎓【Student / Securities Sales】:
Certainly. [オプション契約を四半期ごとに満期が来るよう組成し、リバランス日に合わせることができます。] Settlement occurs automatically in 2 business days. We'll also assign a dedicated team to monitor your position and provide monthly reports on hedging effectiveness and market conditions.

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
Excellent. This approach addresses our concerns about both cost and flexibility. Let's proceed with the 70 percent partial hedge using quarterly options. Please submit the formal proposal by the end of this week.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用

Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。​

Situation / シチュエーション
A Western institutional investor holds Japanese equities and is concerned about currency risk from yen depreciation.
The securities sales professional must explain hedging strategies and recommend the most suitable option considering cost and flexibility.
欧米の機関投資家が日本株を保有しており、円安による通貨リスクを懸念している。
証券営業担当者は、コストと柔軟性を考慮して、ヘッジ戦略を説明し最適な選択肢を提案しなければならない。

👨‍💼【Teacher / Western Institutional Investor】:
We're worried about the yen's continued weakness affecting our Japanese equity portfolio. Can you walk me through the hedging options and help us find the right balance between cost and protection?
(円安の継続が日本株ポートフォリオに影響することを懸念しています。ヘッジオプションを説明していただき、コストと保護のバランスが取れた適切な方法を見つけるのを手伝っていただけますか?)

🧑‍🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)

Hints / ヒント
1. Explain the three main hedging strategies
2. Calculate the cost for each option
3. Recommend the most suitable strategy
4. Structure contracts to match the schedule
​※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
 このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6.  Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り

Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!

 

6-1 Comments from student

・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

 

6-2 Feedback from teacher

・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント

 

*6-3 Questions from student (if any)

Japanese translation(日本語訳)

1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ

2. Try  (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!

3. Use  (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!

5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り

"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”

「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」

5-1.  Comments from Student

  - Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ

  - Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ

5-2.  Feedback from Teacher

  - Good points / 良かった点

  - Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント

  - What to review / 復習ポイント

5-3. Question from Students (If any)

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