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Convertible arbitrage

A strategy involving the Purchase of Convertible securities and the subsequent shorting of the corresponding stock. Conversion will Offset the short Position. The Transaction may be profitable if the Convertible is priced incorrectly relative to the stock.

Related Terms: 14 Action, Conversion, Convertible, ECU, Inc., Offset, Profit, Purchase, Position, RSI, SEC, Short, Short position, Transaction
Other Related Pages: Category: Trading Starting With: C
Additional Related Terms: 10-Q, 10-K, 19c3 stock, Adjustable rate, Accrual of discount, American Stock Exchange, Amortization of premium, Asked price, Asking price, At par