Cost of storing gold is zero-that gold provides no income

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The price of gold is currently $1,400 per ounce. The forward price for delivery in one year is $1,450. An arbitrageur can borrow money at 2% per annum. What should the arbitrageur do? Assume that the cost of storing gold is zero and that gold provides no income.

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