Interest rate cap
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1.
An option which pays out to the holder if the reference interest rate rises above the strike rate on the maturity date, or on a series of pre-agreed dates. The effect of hedging interest expense with a cap is to establish a maximum level for the hedged interest expense achieved.
2.
The hedged interest expense profile achieved by the use of an option in combination with an underlying interest expense exposure.
