What Is a "Forward

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is a "forward"?

• A)A contract in which two parties agree to exchange cash flows (e.g.interest cash flows).
• B)A contract in which one party commits upfront to buy or sell commonly traded items at a defined price and maturity date.
• C)A contract in which one party commits upfront to buy or sell something at a defined price at a defined future date.
• D)A contact that gives the right,but not the obligation,to buy a share at a specified price over a specified period of time.

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Definitions:

Credit Side

Refers to the right side of a ledger account and is where increases in liabilities, equity, and revenue are recorded.

Total Liabilities

The total amount of obligations owed by a company to third parties, including loans, accounts payable, mortgages, and other debts.

Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that compares a company's total debt to its total assets, indicating the degree of leverage and financial risk.

Total Assets

The aggregate of all resources owned by a company, valued in monetary terms, including both current and non-current assets.