Futures Price Calculator

Calculate the theoretical futures price using the spot value, risk-free interest rate, dividend yield, and days to maturity.

Formula

Futures price = spot × [1 + (risk-free interest - dividend yield + carrying cost) × days / 365].

Source / method note

The calculation is done with a simple cost of carry approach: spot × [1 + (interest - dividend yield + carrying cost) × days / 365].

Legal / official rate note

This tool is for estimated informational purposes; it is not investment advice. The actual market price may vary depending on the contract, collateral, liquidity, and brokerage firm conditions.

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