A fixed forward allows you to secure a protection rate (called the benchmark forward rate), for a given amount and on a given date.
Complexity level : 
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Catégorie : 1 *
Guarenteed protection rate : 
Protection rate level against benchmark forward rate :
Equal
Amount dealt at expiry :
Same as the notional amount
In what market to use it ?
Participation in a favorable move in spot : No
At expiry, you sell the notional amout at protection rate.
| Currency cross |
EUR / USD |
| Side |
Sell USD |
| Contract maturity |
6 months |
| Benchmark forward rate |
1,109 |
| Protection rate level |
1,1090 |
| Improved rate level |
N/A |
| Readjusted rate level |
N/A |
| Low barrier level |
N/A |
| High barrier level |
N/A |
| Participation rate |
N/A |
| Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Reserve of points |
N/A |
| Type of contract |
N/A |
| Frequency of fixings |
N/A |
| Frequency of deliveries |
N/A |
| Fixing |
N/A |
Advantages
- You benefit from a guaranteed protection rate whatever the movements in the exchange rate
Disadvantages
- You cannot benefit from a favorable move in the spot rate
- You must sell the notional amount exactly at the maturity date of the contract, what is not very flexible