Multiple Choice
A forward contract is described by:
A) agreeing today to buy a product at a later date at a price to be set in the future
B) agreeing today to buy a product today at its current price
C) agreeing today to buy a product at a later date at a price set today
D) agreeing today to buy a product if and only if its price rises above the exercise price today at its current price
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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