Investments
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Chapter 23, Problem 18PS
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To compute: The forward price of gold for delivery in 1 year when the spot price of gold is $1,500 per troy ounce and interest rate is 2%.
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Forward price: It is the price of the underlying asset, commodity or currency decided by the buyer and seller of the forward contract. This forward price comes into effect on the predetermined date in future.
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To compute: The risk-free arbitrage profits when the forward price is $1550.
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Arbitrage profit: It is the profit earned by exploiting the prices differences of securities in similar or different market.
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