The S&P 500 Index is priced at $950.46. The annualized dividend yield on the index is 1.40%. What is the price of a 6-month prepaid forward contract on the S & P 500 Index?

The S&P 500 Index is priced at $950.46. The annualized dividend yield on the index is 1.40%. What is the price of a 6-month prepaid forward contract on the S & P 500 Index?

The S&P 500 Index is priced at $950.46. The annualized dividend yield on the index is 1.40%. What is the price of a 6-month prepaid forward contract on the S & P 500 Index?


(a) $943.83
(b) $950.00
(c) $964.26
(d) $984.21

Answer: a