Six months ago an investor opened a long position on the $12-$month forward contract on a non$-$dividend paying stock index that was then worth $3000.$ The same asset is now worth $2900.$ Now the term structure of the short interest rates is exactly like indicated by the forward rates six months ago. The $3-$month spot rate was then $3\%$ p$.$a$.,$ whereas the corresponding spot rates for the maturities of $6,9$ and $12$ months were $4\%,5\%$ and $6\%($all p$.$a$.),$ respectively. What is the value of the forward contract for the investor now?

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To calculate the value of the forward contract for the investor now we can use the formula for the value of a forward contract V0 S0 K erT Where V0 Va... View the full answer