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ANZ share price is $35. They are expected to pay a dividend of
$2 per share in 7
months’ time. The riskfree rate of interest is 6% per annum.
Calculate the fair
forward price for the delivery of ANZ share in exactly 2
month.
Forward price = (Spot price - Present value of dividend) x erisk free rate x time
Present value of dividend = Future value x e- rate x time
PV of Dividend = 2 x e - 0.06 x ( 7/12)
( since rate is per annum, 7 months will be 7/12 years)
PV = 1.931
Forward Price = (35 - 1.931) x e 0.06 x (2/12)
Forward price = $33.40