Which of the Following Is an Example of a "Forward

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a "forward"?

• A)Right to buy 100 shares of CIBC over the next 5 years.
• B)Commitment to buy 100 barrels of oil next month at $125/barrel.
• C)Commitment to buy $100,000 US dollars in 4 months at US$=1.10.
• D)Pay interest at prime +3% in exchange for receiving interest at 5%.

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Definitions:

Focal Date

The date selected for the calculation of equivalent values.

Compounded Annually

Definition: Refers to the calculation and addition of interest to the principal sum of a loan or deposit once every year.

Debt

money that is owed or due to be paid to someone else, often as a result of borrowing funds.

Investment Account

An account held at a financial institution that is used for investing in securities, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.