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What is forward contract?
How do you determine the price of a forward contract?
The price, or "forward price," is determined at the time the contract is entered into based on the current spot price of the underlying asset, expected future market conditions, and the time until the contract's settlement date. This forward price can be thought of as the expected future price of the asset, adjusted for the cost of carry, or the cost of holding and financing the asset until settlement.