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In October 2018, an investor entered a short position in forward on crude oil for delivery in October 2021. At that time, the spot price of crude oil was $70 per barrel and the risk-free rate of interest was 2% per annum. Currently, in October 2020, the spot price of crude oil is $40 per barrel and the risk-free rate of interest is 1% per annum. What is the value of the short position in the forward?
A)30
B)32.78
C)33.59
D)33.93
price of forward contract = spot price * ert
where r = risk free rate
t = time to maturity in years
Price of forward contract in October 2018 = $70 * e0.02*3 = $74.33
Price of forward contract today = $70 * e0.01*1 = $40.40
As it is a short position, it will profit if the price of the forward contract declines.
value of the short position in the forward = $74.33 - $40.40
value of the short position in the forward = $33.93