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Forward Price Calculation for Crude Oil

Hard Derivative Pricing And Valuation Forward Contracts

In the world of derivatives, forward contracts are essential instruments used to lock in prices for future transactions.Consider a forward contract to buy 100 barrels of crude oil, which is set to mature in 6 months. The current spot price of crude oil is $60 per barrel. The risk-free rate is 3% per annum, and it is assumed that there are no storage costs or convenience yields associated with the transaction.

The pricing formula for a forward contract is given by: F = S * e^(rT), where F is the forward price, S is the current spot price, r is the risk-free rate, and T is the time until maturity in years.

What is the price of the forward contract for this transaction?

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