Cryptocurrency Q&A
How do you calculate futures price?
How do you calculate futures price?
GinsengBoostPowerBoostVitality
Fri Sep 27 2024
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Could you please elaborate on the process of calculating futures prices? I'm curious to understand the factors that contribute to determining the future value of a particular asset, and how these factors are weighed to arrive at an accurate estimate. Are there any specific formulas or models that are commonly used in this process? Additionally, how do market conditions and external factors such as political and economic events impact the calculation of futures prices? I'd appreciate your insights on this topic.
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ShintoMystical
Sun Sep 29 2024
To derive the futures prices, we multiply the current spot price by a factor that incorporates the risk-free return rate (RF) and the time to maturity. This factor accounts for the potential gains or losses that an investor can expect over a specified period.
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Ilaria
Sun Sep 29 2024
The risk-free return rate, RF, represents the annualized rate of return that an investor can earn without taking on any additional risk. It serves as a benchmark for evaluating the attractiveness of alternative investments.
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lucas_clark_artist
Sun Sep 29 2024
In the formula, (X/365) represents the fraction of the year that has elapsed since the inception of the futures contract. This term adjusts the risk-free return rate to reflect the actual time horizon of the contract.
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Stardust
Sun Sep 29 2024
Additionally, the formula subtracts the dividend yield (D) from the product of the spot price and the adjusted risk-free return rate. The dividend yield accounts for any cash flows that the underlying asset may generate during the contract's lifetime.
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Arianna
Sun Sep 29 2024
The calculation of futures prices involves a precise formula that considers various factors. At its core, the formula encapsulates the relationship between the spot price and the expected future value of a cryptocurrency.
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