Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Forward

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of forward contract?

• A) Long-term financial risk arising from permanent changes in prices or other economic fundamentals.
• B) A legally binding agreement between two parties calling for the sale of an asset or product in the future at a price agreed upon today.
• C) A forward contract with the feature that gains and losses are realized each day rather than only on the settlement date.
• D) Reducing a firm's exposure to price or rate fluctuations.
• E) An agreement that gives the owner the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specific asset at a specific price for a set period of time.

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Definitions:

Liquidity Ratios

The two ratios—current ratio and acid test ratio—which measure a company’s ability to pay off short-term debts.

Debt Management

The process of overseeing and controlling an individual's or organization's debt load through various strategies and planning.

Vertical Analysis

A method of financial statement analysis in which each entry for each of the three major categories of accounts (or assets, liabilities, and equity) is represented as a proportion of the total account.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after accounting for all expenses and taxes; also known as net profit.