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Forward foreign exchange contract

A forward between two entities, one of which is generally a financial institution, to exchange specific quantities of two different currencies on a specified future date at a specified rate (the forward exchange rate).

Other terms such as currency forward contract, foreign exchange forward and foreign exchange forward contract are sometimes used to designate a forward exchange contract.

Synonyms and variations

  • Currency forward 1.
  • Currency forward contract
  • Foreign currency forward
  • Foreign currency forward contract
  • Foreign exchange forward
  • Foreign exchange forward contract
  • Forward currency contract
  • Forward exchange contract