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Single stock futures

A Single transaction equivalent to the simultaneous sale of a Put and Purchase of a Call for a given stock. Single stock Futures essentially allow investors to Sell a stock Short without waiting for a Downtick as would otherwise be required.

Related Terms: 14 Action, Call, Dow, Downtick, Futures, Low, Own, Purchase, Put, Sell, Single stock futures, Short, Single, Transaction
Other Related Pages: Category: Futures Starting With: S
Additional Related Terms: 10-Q, 10-K, 52-week low, 19c3 stock, Allowance for depreciation, Accrual of discount, American Stock Exchange, Amortization of premium, All or any part, At call