inflation is starting to rise, and George Soros wants to invest in an asset that will maintain its purchasing power. He puts his attention to gold and sees the spot price is $1,825 per ounce. The dividend yield on the S&P 500 is 2.5%. The risk-free interest rate is 0.75%. In addition, the storage and insurance cost for holding gold is 1% of the price of gold per year.

What is a fair price for a 6-month futures contract on gold?

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To calculate the fair price for a 6month futures contract on gold we can use the costofcarry model w... View the full answer