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OPTION DATED FORWARD CONTRACT [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Currency and Foreign Exchange
  • Investment
DEF

[A contract] similar to a forward contract except that you can fulfill the contract up to 30 days before it expires.

OBS

Option forward: The option forward contract is a little more flexible [than the forward cover] since it gives the right to undertake a particular exchange rate transaction at anytime during a fixed period. The exporter is protected if the rate changes unfavorably and can benefit from any gain if the rate changes favorably.

Key term(s)
  • optional forward contract

French

Domaine(s)
  • Politique monétaire et marché des changes
  • Investissements et placements
DEF

Accord similaire au contrat à terme, sauf qu'il permet d'exercer l'option jusqu'à 30 jours avant la date d'échéance.

Spanish

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