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Definition

A strategy involving the simultaneous purchase and sale of identical or equivalent commodity futures contracts or other instruments across two or more markets in order to benefit from a discrepancy in their price relationship.

In a theoretical efficient market, there is a lack of opportunity for profitable arbitrage.

See Spread.

Related Terms

Other terms related to 'Arbitrage' starting with the letter 'A'

Artificial Price, Auction Rate Security, Agency Bond, Asian Option, Actuals

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