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Basic Question 5 of 7

Continue with the last question. The futures price should be $99.71 based on our analysis if the spot price is $98, the life of the futures contract is 136 days, and the interest rate is 4.75%. If the future is selling for $100, what should an arbitrageur do to net a riskless, positive return?

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Learning Outcome Statements

compare the value and price of forward and futures contracts

explain why forward and futures prices differ

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 5, Module 6.