- 6 Marks
FM – L2 – Q85 – Forwards
Question
Briefly describe the following financial instrument:
(a) Forwards
(b) Futures
(c) Options
Answer
(A). A forward contract is an agreement to buy or sell a currency at a fixed rate on a specified future date. It is a customised contract traded over-the-counter.
(B). A futures contract is a standardised agreement to buy or sell a currency at a set price on a future date. It is traded on regulated exchanges.
(C).
An option is a contract giving the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a currency at a specified price within a set period.
- Tags: Currency Risk, Financial instruments, Hedging, Options
- Level: Level 2
- Topic: Hedging with options
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