Correct answer: B — -`$2`,570
- Compute the forward rate between 1.0 and 1.25 years using continuous compounding:
f(1.0,1.25)=0.254.0%×1.25−3.0%=8.0%
- Convert this to quarterly compounding:
Rf=4(e8.0%/4−1)=8.0805%
- The holder earns 7.0%, which is below the forward rate, so the FRA has negative value:
V=[1,000,000×0.25×(7.0%−8.0805%)]e−4.0%×1.25≈−2,570
Thus, the FRA value is -`$2`,570.