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Forward exchange

A type of foreign exchange transaction whereby a contract is made to exchange one currency for another at a fixed date in the future at a specified exchange rate. By buying or selling forward exchange, business protect themselves against a decrease in the value of a currency they plan to sell at a future date.



Forward exchange

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Exchange for physicals

Exchange for physicals

A transaction in which one party buys the physical commodity and simultaneously sells futures and the other party does the opposite - sells the physical commodity and simultaneously obtains a long futures position.


Gold exchange standard

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A fixed exchange rate system adopted in the Bretton Woods agreement. It required the U.S. to peg the dollar to gold and other countries to peg their currencies to the dollar.


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A stock exchange where trading of listed securities takes place, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Contrast with 'over the counter trading'.


Flexible exchange rate

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Securities and Exchange Commission

Securities and Exchange Commission

The US federal agency empowered to regulate US financial markets in order to protect investors. All quoted American companies have to comply with SEC rules and regulations, including the filing of quarterly results statements.


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