The Forward Rate May Be Defined as

question 88

Multiple Choice

The forward rate may be defined as

• A) The price a foreign currency can be purchased or sold today.
• B) The price today at which a foreign currency can be purchased or sold in the future.
• C) The forecasted future value of a foreign currency.
• D) The U.S. dollar value of a foreign currency.
• E) The Euro value of a foreign currency.

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Definitions:

Forward Contracts

Agreements to buy or sell an asset at a future date for a price specified today, not traded on an exchange.

Counterparty Risk

The risk that the other party in an agreement will default or fail to live up to their contractual obligations.

Futures Markets

Financial markets that facilitate the buying and selling of future contracts, which are agreements to buy or sell an asset at a future date at a price specified today.

Financial Contracts

Agreements between parties to conduct a financial transaction according to specified terms.