
Explanation:
Remember that the current forward rate is given by the equation:
We know that, , , and .
Applying the formula:
The forward rate to but one unit of the underlying cash asset is 1.24
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Q.2828 Calculate the current forward rate if you are given that the spot price of 1 unit of the underlying cash asset is 1.22, with a domestic free rate of 0.037 and τ = 1. The income flow rate y is 1.92%. (Assume continuous compounding.)
A
1.24
B
0.78
C
1.32
D
1.5