Calculate the price of a 1year forward contract on gold Assu
Calculate the price of a 1-year forward contract on gold. Assume the storage
cost for gold is $5.00 per ounce, with payment made at the end of the year.
Spot gold is $900 per ounce and the risk-free rate is 5%.
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Solution
Option. 1)$950
Priceof 1 year forward contract on gold = $900+$900*5%+$5
=$950
