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Basic Question 2 of 2

Subsequent to the initiation date, ______

A. the value of the forward contract can fluctuate.
B. the price of the forward contract can fluctuate.
C. both the value and the price of the forward contract can fluctuate.

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aparmar explain?
sahilb7 The price of a forward contract is always fixed (i.e. forward price).
However, once the contract starts the spot price may vary on the basis of various factors. This may lead to a change in the value of the contract.
alex2001 Thanks Sahilb7, very helping.
khalifa92 value is the gain and losses
khalifa92 S0 is price time 0 - PV discounted cash flows = Value
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Learning Outcome Statements

explain how the value and price of a forward contract are determined at initiation, during the life of the contract, and at expiration

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 5, Module 5.