HEDGING TRANSACTION
A transaction limiting investment risk through the use of derivatives, such as options and futures contracts. A hedging transaction buys opposite positions in the market to guarantee a certain amount of gain or loss on a trade. They are employed by portfolio managers to lessen portfolio risk and volatility or lock in profits.
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Bond Buyer 20
Average yield of 20 general obligation bonds with an AA rating and 20-year maturity. Released by The Bond Buyer, it is a poll of municipal bond tra ...
Odd Date
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Investing Style
In stock mutual fund investing, it refers to employing one of three possible approaches, investing in growth stocks, value stocks, or a combination ...
Business Owner Policy - BOP
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