Butterfly Shift

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Definition: Butterfly Shift


Butterfly Shift


Full Definition of Butterfly Shift


A term derived from the shape of the yield curve in which the percentage change in medium-term bonds does not correlate with the percentage in short and long-term bonds which results in a butterfly shaped curve. A positive shift occurs when the short and long term yields rise faster than medium term yields resulting in higher bond prices.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Butterfly Shift 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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