An investor enters into a forward contract to sell a bond in three months time at $100.

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An investor enters into a forward contract to sell a bond in three months’ time at $100. After one month, the bond price is $101.50. Suppose the term-structure of interest rates is flat with interest rates equal to 3% for all maturities. 

(a) Assuming no coupons are due on the bond over the next two months, what is now the forward price on the bond? 

(b) What is the marked-to-market value of the investor’s short position? 

(c) How would your answers change if the bond will pay a coupon of $3 in one month’s time?

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