What Is Forward Pricing?
The forward price is the spot price at the time of the transaction plus the holding cost. It is the delivery price provided by the forward market for a forward contract currently traded. It makes the current value of the forward contract zero.
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- Definition
- Use the spot price at the time of the transaction plus the holding cost
- Factors to consider
- Storage, insurance and transportation
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- Condition of the product
- The forward price is the spot price at the time of the transaction plus the holding cost. It is the delivery price provided by the forward market for a forward contract currently traded. It makes the current value of the forward contract zero.
- Influencing factors
- Depending on the condition of the commodity, factors to consider for holding costs include warehousing, insurance, and transportation. The formula is as follows: forward price = spot or cash price + holding cost. [1]