What to know
Identify the rule, formula, or decision criterion before reading the answer choices. CFA Level I distractors often use the right vocabulary with the wrong condition.
Forward Valuation is part of CFA Level I Derivatives. Derivatives questions cover forwards, futures, swaps, options, replication logic, payoffs, and risk-transfer mechanics. Use this page to review the controlling ideas, then work through 1 question with answer explanations and common traps.
Review the worked explanations before moving into adaptive practice. The app version can mix this topic with due reviews and weak related concepts.
Practice this topicIdentify the rule, formula, or decision criterion before reading the answer choices. CFA Level I distractors often use the right vocabulary with the wrong condition.
Work each item under time pressure, then compare your reasoning with the step-by-step explanation and key takeaway.
Missed questions should become scheduled reviews when the error comes from a concept gap, formula setup, or answer-choice trap.
Forward Valuation
Six months remain on a forward contract on a non-income-producing asset. The original forward price is 103.50, the current spot price is 108.00, and the six-month risk-free rate is 2.0%. The value of the forward contract to the long is closest to:
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