Offsetting Transaction

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Definition: Offsetting Transaction

Offsetting Transaction
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Full Definition of Offsetting Transaction

A transaction which closes an investor’s position in another transaction. For example, an options investor could close a sold call option by buying a call option for the same number of shares.

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Definition Sources

Definitions for Offsetting Transaction 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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