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Currency option Currency Option An option contract in which the underlying asset is a foreign currency. The option gives the holder the right but not the obligation to buy (for a call) or sell (for a put) a set amount of the currency at a certain exchange rate on or before the expiration date. They are largely used when international corporations wish to hedge against the possibility of adverse movements in foreign exchange rates. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Abusive Transaction Settlement Initiative identifies 21 transactions eligible for the program, including various schemes involving funds used for employee benefits; charitable remainder trusts; offsetting foreign currency option contracts; and certain abusive conservation easements. Businesses seeking to hedge against fluctuations can purchase currency options that give it the ability, but not the obligation, to buy or sell at a predetermined price at or up to a certain time. has added currency option trading from GFInet's FEN ICS product, a move that Currenex says will "deepen its market information, research and analytics by making available to its members FENICS' FX option price analysis and data. |
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