A Short Forward Contract That Was Negotiated Some Time Ago

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Short Answer

A short forward contract that was negotiated some time ago will expire in three months and has a delivery price of $40. The current forward price for a three-month forward contract is $42. The three-month risk-free interest rate with continuous compounding) is 8% per annum. What to the nearest cent) is the value of the short forward contract? _ _ _ _ _ _

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Definitions:

Bonded

Refers to goods or entities that are secured by a bond or insurance to protect against default or mishandling.

Cash Equivalents

Short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.

Petty Cash

Petty cash is a small amount of cash on hand used for covering minor and unplanned expenses in an organization.

Postage Stamps

Small pieces of paper issued by postal authorities that, when attached to mail, indicate the prepaid postage for its delivery.