forward premium (or discount) Definition

forward premium (or discount)

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Excess (or deficit) resulting from a forward delivery contract in currency trading. Formula: [(Forward rate - spot rate)/spot rate] x (360/number of days in the contract) x 100. A positive percentage value means a forward premium, and a negative percentage value means a forward discount.

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