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Ceiling

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Ceiling
The highest level of allowance permitted for a certain good, rate, or transaction.

Notes:
Also referred to as a cap, a ceiling is a restrictive measure placed upon certain investments. An example would be a price ceiling or limit attached to an equity order given to a broker.

See also: Floor, Limit Order

Ceiling
The highest price, interest rate, or other numerical factor allowable in a financial transaction.


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