What is the key characteristic of a _______ that locks in the exchange rate for a predetermined amount of one currency to be exchanged for a set amount of another currency at a future date?

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Published
1 Jun 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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A forward contract is an agreement that sets the exchange rate now for a currency transaction that will occur at a specified date in the future, unlike a spot contract which involves immediate exchange.

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