Which of the Following Is Correct When Contracting Ahead in the Forward

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct when contracting ahead in the forward exchange market?

• A) At contract close you pay either the forward rate that was contracted or the then-current rate.
• B) Contracting ahead is always cheaper than waiting to pay spot rates.
• C) Your cost is locked in from the beginning of the contract, regardless of market changes.
• D) Paying the spot price is safer than contracting forward.

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Structured reports that detail the financial activities and condition of a business, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.

Current Rate Method

A method used in financial reporting to convert the financial statements of a foreign subsidiary to the parent company's reporting currency, using the current exchange rates.

Exchange Rate

The price at which one currency can be exchanged for another in the foreign exchange market.

Assets And Liabilities

Resources owned and controlled by a business (assets) and obligations to transfer resources to another entity (liabilities).