Floor

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Options trading and hedging


1.

An option hedging structure which effectively establishes a minimum worst case hedged rate or price for a cash inflow or an asset, while allowing the holder of the floor to retain the potential benefit of favourable higher market rates or prices.


2.

The option bought in order to establish the floor hedging structure.


3.

The same option, regardless of the motivation for buying or selling it.


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