Monday 29 August 2011

Safeguard your International Payment with Currency Forward

One method to protect your international payment is currency forward contract. It is a product of Forex specialist firms which binds two parties (Seller and buyer) in an agreement. Now what is this agreement for? As per this agreement or contract, the buyer will make payment on and before the fixed date and at the fixed exchange rate. Neither the seller nor the buyer can exit from currency forward contract. It is a best way to protecting your valuable fund when you are firm regarding your future deal.  The rate which is locked in this contract is known as forward exchange rate. In case, you are buying some material from the US supplier and you know that you will be making the payment after 3 months. If you can see that current market condition is notoriously volatile and in future it may get worst. You can't take risk with your fund. In such case, you can opt for currency forward contract.

Big businesses make large size trading thus for them security of fund is utmost priority. The larger the size of transaction, the more your fund is vulnerable to risk. Forward exchange rates protect your transaction from any ups and downs in Forex. Also, one need not to remain uncertain about his/her total budget. However, if the market turn to your favorite condition, you may loss some profit making opportunity. In case, your overseas transaction is not needed, you can't exit from the contract. Not only private Forex specialist firms but banks can also offer forward exchange rates. Forex firms can provide customized solution which meets your requirements in affordable cost. If you have bought any property abroad and want pay the seller in installment then exchange rate will different for every installment. The varying exchange rate can add unnecessary cost to your total budget. Forex specialist firm can provide you tailored solution wherein you can fixed the rate for all installment. 

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