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The Daily Settlement Price for which type of equity futures contracts is calculated using the formula F = S × e^rt?

Practice question from NISM Series VII Mock Test 2 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. Un-expired illiquid contracts

    Correct answer

  2. B

    Expired liquid contracts

  3. C

    Part-expired liquid contracts

  4. D

    Part-expired illiquid contracts

Why this is the answer

For un-expired illiquid futures contracts, the theoretical price (used for daily settlement) is computed using the formula F = S × e^rt, where S is the spot price, r is the risk-free rate, and t is time to maturity.

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