1. (7 marks) A stock XYZ is quoted 1015. Two counterparties agree to enter into a forward contract maturing at T = 6 months. Here are the possible values of XYZ, at maturity. XYZ at T=6 months XYZ Forward Long Short 1000 1015 1020 1030 1080 (A) Find the possible values of the payoff for the buyer and for the seller of the forward and sketch a graph of the payoffs. (3.5 marks) (B) We know that spot price at expiration can be duplicated according to Forward + Zero Coupon bond = Spot Price at Maturity. Find the possible values of the zero coupon bond. What can you say about the risk associated with this bond? (3.5 marks)

1. (7 marks) A stock XYZ is quoted 1015. Two counterparties agree to enter into a forward contract maturing at T = 6 months. Here are the possible values of XYZ, at maturity. XYZ at T=6 months XYZ Forward Long Short 1000 1015 1020 1030 1080 (A) Find the possible values of the payoff for the buyer and for the seller of the forward and sketch a graph of the payoffs. (3.5 marks) (B) We know that spot price at expiration can be duplicated according to Forward + Zero Coupon bond = Spot Price at Maturity. Find the possible values of the zero coupon bond. What can you say about the risk associated with this bond? (3.5 marks)

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