This technical note introduces the basics of forwards and futures contracts. It covers the very simple contract on financial assets with no income and expand the discussion to cover contract on financial assets with dividends, contracts on commodities and foreign currency. There is a discussion on the difference between forward/futures contract costs and the expected spot rate.
PUBLICATION DATE: October 03, 2008 PRODUCT #: UV1045-HCB-ENG
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