A spot rate is the current market price at which a stock, bond, commodity, or currency can be purchased or sold. A forward rate or forward price is a price set in advance between a buyer and a seller ...

Many corporations and some high-net-worth individuals use currency forward contracts to hedge their future or forward currency exposures to the forex market against unfavorable moves. Companies with ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician ...