Synthetic Asset

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Definition: Synthetic Asset


Synthetic Asset


Full Definition of Synthetic Asset


A mixture of assets that, when combined, have the same effect and value as another asset. One common way of creating a synthetic asset is purchasing a call option and selling a put option on one stock, which creates the same effect as actually owning that stock.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Synthetic Asset 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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