CFA CFA Level 1 Question of the Week – Derivatives

Question of the Week – Derivatives

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        Which of the following would most likely be a reason to use a forward contract rather than a futures contract?

        • Greater liquidity
        • Ability to customize
        • Lower counterparty default risk
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          Greater liquidity and lower counterparty default risk are
          advantages for futures contracts over
          forwards.

          On the other hand, forward contracts allow much more customization than futures contracts. You can draft
          a forward contract for almost anything, whereas futures contracts are limited
          to the current market offerings.

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