The S&P 500 Index Is Priced at $950

question 6

Multiple Choice

The S&P 500 Index is priced at $950.46.The annualized dividend yield on the index is 1.40%.The continuously compounded annual interest rate is 8.40%.What is the price of a forward contract that expires 9 months from today?

• A) $937.48
• B) $942.66
• C) $984.36
• D) $1001.69

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