Settlement Day

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Definition: Settlement Day


Settlement Day

Quick Summary of Settlement Day


A settlement day is the day on which trades are cleared by the delivery of the securities or foreign exchange.




What is the dictionary definition of Settlement Day?

Dictionary Definition


the day of settling an account.

Specifically the last day of the settlement upon which payment must be made on any account on a stock exchange except such as are to be carried over to the next settlement.


Full Definition of Settlement Day


Refers to the day on which trades are cleared by the delivery of the securities or foreign exchange.


Synonyms For Settlement Day


date of settlement, settlement date, liquidation date, account day, close out date


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Settlement Day are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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