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Double witching dayA trading day when of two related classes of options and futures expire, resulting in a variety of arbitrage strategies to close out positions.Double witching day Similar MatchesSwitching optionsSwitching optionsA sequence of transactions in which exercise of one option creates one or more additional options. Investment-disinvestment, entry-exit, expansion-contraction, and suspension-reactivation decisions are switching options. Phone switchingPhone switchingTransferring money between funds in the same mutual fund family by telephone request. There may be a charge associated with these transfers. Phone switching is also possible among different fund families if the funds are held in street name by a participating broke../../finance-glossary/dealer. Triple witching hourTriple witching hourThe last trading hour on the third Friday of March, June, September and December when options and futures on stock indices expire concurrently. Fund switchingFund switchingMoving money within a mutual fund family from one mutual fund to another. SwitchingSwitchingLiquidating a position and simultaneously reinstating a position in another futures contract of the same type. Further Suggestionsfund switchingswitching Triple witching hour |
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