The FORWARD RATE used as a reference in a FORWARD RATE AGREEMENT or an INTEREST RATE FORWARD contract ; it can be considered the interest rate for a certain period […]

It is a principal-to-principal contract for betting on the price of a particular freight-route on a particular date. Shippers and ship owners use it as a hedge against a volatile […]

A manufacturer buys its output distribution channels to achieve greater economies of scale or higher market share . A type of vertical integration .

For a loan beginning some time in the future, it uses a currently stated interest rate .

Connecting customers, producers and suppliers in a distribution chain.

Commodity or currency spot price today minus the price on a set future date.

Commodity and currency markets hedge against sharp price fluctuations. Future, forward delivery market for commodities , currencies, and securities. Prices are agreed on today, setting the date of making the […]

A company’s 12-month future estimate off-price-to-earnings ratio (P/E).

Unbiased predictor of impending spot exchange rates. Currency trading theory. Predicts forward exchange rates for any one currency.

The differential between a SPOT RATE and FORWARD RATE in the FOREIGN EXCHANGE markets. Forward points arise as a result of INTEREST RATE DIFFERENTIALS, market expectations related to currencies and […]

A FORWARD PRICE (or rate) for future delivery of an ASSET that is higher than the SPOT PRICE (or rate) for immediate delivery. See also FORWARD DISCOUNT .

The price quoted for future delivery of an ASSET under a FORWARD or FUTURE, comprised of the SPOT PRICE and a positive or negative COST OF CARRY ; a quoted […]

Contract or order budget negotiation preparation by projecting variable costs.

Using volume discounts or hedging against possible shortages. Stocking up beyond typical needs. Refer to hedging.

(1) The rate quoted for future delivery of an ASSET, used in the calculation of FORWARDS and FUTURES. A quoted forward rate may reflect a FORWARD PREMIUM or FORWARD DISCOUNT […]

A single period FORWARD contract on INTEREST RATES that does not involve an exchange of PRINCIPAL; at maturity the parties simply exchange the differential prevailing between the interest rate and […]

An OVERTHECOUNTER COMPLEX OPTION that is contracted on trade date t to commence on forward date t+1, with the forward start date, STRIKE PRICE , and final maturity parameters established […]

Goods or services contract for a fixed, future period for delivery of specific quantities.

Fixed, future-dated arrangement for conducting a swap.

Commodities , currencies, and securities trade with deliveries and settlement at a future (forward) date done at current market prices. Known also as front running .

With delivery set on a fixed future date, goods or services are bought or sold at a certain price.

A projection tool for managers based on current financial figures but does not display these same current financial figures. Projected future sales and expenses are shown, based on the financial. […]

Definitive statement about repetitive surveys of a population over a set period of time leading to a summarizing statistical survey.

A receipt for the goods shipped with other cargo as one consignment . Consolidation is done to take advantage of better freight rates. Freight forwarder or consolidator issues it to […]

A receipt for the goods shipped with other cargo as one consignment , typically a full container. Consolidation is done to take advantage of better freight rates. Freight forwarder or […]