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Tuesday's Term
Butterfly Spread
Definition:
A three-legged option spread in which each leg has the same expiration date but different strike prices. For example, a butterfly spread in soybean call options might consist of one long call at a $5.50 strike price, two short calls at a $6.00 strike price, and one long call at a $6.50 strike price.
Basis Swap
Definition:
A swap whose cash settlement price is calculated based on the basis between a futures contract and the spot price of the underlying commodity or a closely related commodity on a specified date.
Accrued interest
Definition:
Interest deemed to be earned on a security but not yet paid to the investor.
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