A long forward contract that was negotiated some time ago will expire in three months and has a delivery price of $20. The current forward price for a three-month forward contract is $21. The three-month risk-free interest rate is 8%. What to the nearest cent is the value of the short forward contract? A) -$1.85 B) $2.00 C) -$0.98 D) $0.98
State the main digestive roles of the liver, pancreas, and
gallbladder
Identify three main features of liver histology that are
critical to its function
Discuss the composition and function of bile
Identify the major types of enzymes and buffers present in
pancreatic juice
A forward contract on a non-dividend paying stock trades at
1,200. This forward contract matures 1 month from now. A second
forward contract on the same stock trades at 1,220 and expires 3
months from now. Suppose perfect market and a continuously
compounding interest rate which will remain same over the next 6
months.
1. What is the spot price of the underlying asset today?
2. Now, suppose there is a third forward contract, expiring in 4
months and trading...
1. Compare and contrast options and forward contract.
2. What factors distinguish a forward contract from a future
contract? What do forward and futures contracts have in common?
What advantages does each have over the other?