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Tax Straddle 

A tactic that is used in futures and options trading to create tax benefits. By definition, it is a combination...

Open Short Contract

In connection with futures contracts, it is a short position in a contract that is still not offset or closed. As...

Open Long Contract

In connection with futures contracts, it is a long position in a contract that is still not offset or closed....

Horizontal Risk

The risk that arises from inability of a hedger/ portfolio manager to hedge against a change in the shape of...

Yield Curve Risk

The risk that arises from inability of a hedger/ portfolio manager to hedge against a change in the shape of...

Curve Risk

The risk that arises from inability of a hedger/ portfolio manager to hedge against a change in the shape of...

Interest Rate Risk

Generally, it is the risk that arises from changes in interest rate which impact the value of interest-bearing securities/ investments...

Open Position

A position that is taken in the market and still active (not closed). This involves an investment (e.g., a share...