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A forward exchange contract (FEC) is an agreement between two parties to effect a currency transaction, usually involving a currency pair not readily accessible on forex markets. FECs are traded OTC with customizable terms and conditions, many times referencing currencies that are illiquid, blocked, or inconvertible.

A transferable contract known as "currency futures" provides a price at which a specific currency can be purchased or sold on a future date. This type of contract is legally binding, and the pair of currency must be traded by the parties holding the contract on the delivery date at the specific price.

Unlike the stock market, where you can buy or sell a single stock, you have to buy one currency and sell another currency in the forex market. Next, nearly all currencies are priced out to the fourth decimal point. A pip or percentage in point is the smallest increment of trade.

A currency swap is an agreement in which two parties exchange the principal amount of a loan and the interest in one currency for the principal and interest in another currency. At the inception of the swap, the equivalent principal amounts are exchanged at the spot rate.

Example of How a Forward Contract Works The business meets with the supplier, and agrees to pay USD $500,000 in 3 months from now. The current GBP / USD exchange rate at the time of the deal is GBP £1.00 = USD $1.32. ABC Factory therefore expects to pay GBP £378,788 for the equipment.

Currency Contract means any futures contract or option thereon providing for the delivery or receipt at a future date of a specified amount of a traded currency at a specified price and delivery point, or any other futures contract or option thereon approved for trading for U.S. persons.