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Open interestThe net amount of outstanding open positions, either long or short, in a given futures or options contract.Open interestThe total number of derivatives contracts traded that have not yet been liquidated either by an offsetting derivative transaction or by delivery. Related: Liquidation.Open interest Similar MatchesMortgage interest relief at sourceMortgage interest relief at sourceThe mechanism by which income tax relief was extended to a borrower on the interest paid on the first £30,000 of a mortgage on their main home.The system was known as MIRAS, and was operated by most building societies, banks and insurance companies, who would reduce the amount of interest eligible borrowers had to pay every month, and then claim the tax relief back from the Inland Revenue.The amount of relief available on MIRAS was gradually scaled down to 10% and ended altogether from 6th April 2000. Variable Interest RateVariable Interest RateAn interest rate which fluctuates as the prevailing rate moves up or down. In mortgages there are usually maximums as to the frequency and amount of fluctuation. Also called "flexible interest rate." Add on interestAdd on interestThe interest a borrower pays on the principal for the duration of the loan. Times interest earned ratioTimes interest earned ratioEarnings before interest and tax, divided by interest payments. True interest costTrue interest costFor a security such as commercial paper that is sold on a discount basis, true interest cost is the coupon rate required to provide an identical return assuming a coupon-bearing instrument of like maturity that pays interest in arrears. Further Suggestionsbond interest yieldprevailing interest rate Unearned interest Export financing interest Lessees Interest Interest rate Cash flow after interest and taxes Short interest theory Ordinary interest Interest equalization tax Interest rate parity theorem Party in interest Interest rate Interest rate parity line (IRP) mortgage interest deduction Covered interest arbitrage variable interest rate Minority interest Interest only strip (IO) Compound interest Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) Net interest cost (NIC) Any interest date compound interest permanent interest bearing shares |
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