Forward Contracts
Buy or sell currency now, pay later. Whether you are looking to take advantage of current market conditions or just like to plan ahead, eliminate the risk of unfavorable currency market moves between now and the time you need to make your payment with forward contracts.
The Benefits
- Secure today’s exchange rate, for delivery at a future date
- Free up cash flow, with only a small initial deposit required
- Protect profits from unfavorable market moves
- Easier and more effective budgeting and planning
Exchange rates move constantly. Forward contracts give your business the freedom and flexibility to take the unpredictability out of currency conversion and budget effectively to protect your profit margins from negative market movements. This means no more worrying about currency market volatility. Regardless of which direction the market moves you will know the exact cost of the amount you need when you are ready to make a transfer. The best part: you don’t have to pay until the currency is needed, keeping that cash free for other uses; in other words, planning and budgeting just got a little more stress-free.
How It Works
Set the amount of currency needed and settlement date, typically up to two years in the future, at the current exchange rate, plus forward points. All you pay at the time of booking is a small deposit, which is then applied to the balance of the forward contract when the forward is due on the settlement date.
Fixed-Date Forwards
If you find yourself with flexible payment terms or know you’ll need a certain amount of currency at a specific date in the future, then fixed-date forwards might be your ideal solution. Unlike spot transactions, fixed-date forwards allow you to buy or sell currency with delivery for one specific date in the future, out to two years.
Window Forwards
If you are unsure of the exact date you will need funds or expect to draw funds multiple times during the life of a contract, then window forwards might be the best solution for you. Similar to fixed-date forwards, window forwards allow you to buy or sell currency with delivery for a time in the future, out to two years. However, instead of one specific date, window forwards allow you to draw funds as often as you like within a set timeframe. This gives you complete payment flexibility to access your funds as they are needed without having to commit to a specific date. The funds can be drawn at any point in the window or until the window forward is due on the settlement date.
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Forwards are the most effective way of managing foreign exchange risk, giving you piece of mind over planning and budgeting your international payments. Need help working out the best time to make the most of your money transfers? See how our specialist can help.
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Will Vigliotta, Senior Director of Operations
Will Vigliotta, Senior Director of Operations
For over 8 years at Monex USA Will has led operations, using his expansive knowledge about payment processes to help drive the accuracy and efficiency of our business functions. Learn more about Will in our currency corner!
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