Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Forward

question 285

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:

Effective Rate

The actual interest rate that a borrower pays or earns, taking into account the compounding of interest.

Contract Rate

The pre-agreed interest rate specified in a financial contract or loan agreement.

Bond Premium

The additional amount over the face value for which a bond is sold, representing the difference between its selling price and its face value.

EPS

Earnings Per Share, a financial ratio indicating the amount of profit attributed to each outstanding share of common stock, used to gauge a company's profitability.