A swap spread that is created synthetically by buying (selling) on-the-run Treasuries (cash) and selling (buying) the DV01 equivalent of swap futures (Treasury futures contracts). This spread captures the differential yield between an underlying swap yield and a treasury yield. The counterparties can negotiate a bilateral agreement, similar to over-the-counter (OTC) market using off-exchange facilities such as exchange for physicals (EFP), exchange for swaps, and wholesale trades.
For more, see: synthetic swap spread- an example.
