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What is a pair off trade?
What is a pair off trade?
QuasarPulse
Sat Sep 21 2024
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Michele
Mon Sep 23 2024
A pairoff is a financial transaction involving the simultaneous purchase and sale of open short and long positions. This strategy is commonly employed by brokerage firms to manage their risk exposure and maintain market neutrality.
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RobertJohnson
Mon Sep 23 2024
In a pairoff, the firm buys a long position, which represents an agreement to purchase an asset at a future date, and sells a short position, which represents an agreement to sell the same asset at a future date.
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ZenHarmony
Mon Sep 23 2024
The long and short positions are typically matched in size and duration, allowing the firm to offset any potential losses or gains from either position.
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SakuraFestival
Mon Sep 23 2024
The difference between the purchase price of the long position and the sale price of the short position is settled in cash, eliminating the need for the firm to hold the underlying asset.
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benjamin_rose_author
Mon Sep 23 2024
Pairoffs can be used to hedge against market volatility, reduce exposure to specific assets, or manage the overall risk profile of a portfolio.
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