A forward contract is a contract made between two parties for execution in the future.

远期合同是双方之间签订便于未来执行的合同。

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It covers the downside risk but, unlike a forward contract, it doesn't simultaneously kill off the upside.

但它与远期外汇合同不同的是，期权在防止损失的同时，并没有使你丧失赢利的机会。

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A forward contract in which the cash price is based on the basis relating to a specified futures contract.

现价建立在与特定的期货合约的基差基础上的远期合同。

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A forward contract is a contract made between two parties for execution in the future.

期货合约是指双方按约定,在未来某一日进行交割结算的合同

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Stevenson's deal with Merrill was essentially a prepaid variable forward contract--a "kinky forward, " it's been called.

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Instead, he borrows funds or enters into a forward sales contract to provide cash for the first few years' payout.

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In July 2002 McCombs entered into a variable prepaid forward contract with JP Morgan with 12 different tranches to be settled (with stock or cash) in 2003, 2004 and 2005. (The bank dubbed the structure Principal Installment Stock Monetization or PrISM.) In August 2002 McCombs also agreed to lend 11.3 million shares of Clear Channel to JPMorgan Chase.

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