Supposing we the contract entered in is at the price of $285. We would like to evaluate our position with respect to gain or loss accrued on the forward contract 4 months later where the price of the asset is $293.15. The market value of the forward contract at this point in time from our perspective would be:         a. -$17.14       b. $8.15       c. -$8.15       d. $17.14

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 Supposing we the contract entered in is at the price of $285. We would like to evaluate our position with respect to gain or loss accrued on the forward contract 4 months later where the price of the asset is $293.15. The market value of the forward contract at this point in time from our perspective would be:
 
 
 
 
a. -$17.14
 
 
 
b. $8.15
 
 
 
c. -$8.15
 
 
 
d. $17.14
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