The Payoffs to Both the Long and Short Position in the Forward

question 48

True/False

The payoffs to both the long and short position in the forward contact are symmetric around the contract price.

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Definitions:

Call Option

A fiscal arrangement that permits the owner to optionally buy a stock, bond, commodity, or another asset at a pre-specified price within a certain period, without being obliged to do so.

Specified Price

A designated price set for the execution of a transaction in securities, contracts, or a commercial agreement.

Options Contract

A financial agreement granting the buyer the opportunity, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a specific price on or before a certain date.

Forward Contract

A personalized agreement between two individuals to purchase or sell a property at a designated future time at a price determined currently.