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1Swap rate — Swap rates are the borrowing rates between financial institutions, usually with credit ratings of A/AA equivalent. Swap rates are calculated using the fixed rate leg of interest rate swaps. Swap rates form the basis of the swap curve (also known… …
2Yield curve — This article is about yield curves as used in finance. For the term s use in physics, see Yield curve (physics). Not to be confused with Yield curve spread – see Z spread. The US dollar yield curve as of February 9, 2005. The curve has a typical… …
3Swap Curve — The name given to the swap s equivalent of a yield curve. The swap curve identifies the relationship between swap rates at varying maturities. Used in similar manner as a bond yield curve, the swap curve helps to identify different… …
4Swap (finance) — For the Thoroughbred horse racing champion, see: Swaps (horse).In finance, a swap is a derivative in which two counterparties agree to exchange one stream of cash flows against another stream. These streams are called the legs of the swap.The… …
5yield curve — A chart in which the yield level is plot on the vertical axis and the term to maturity of debt instruments of similar creditworthiness is plotted n the horizontal axis. The yield curve is positive when long term rates are higher than short term… …
6Yield curve — The graphical depiction of the relationship between the yield on bonds of the same credit quality but different maturities. Related: Term structure of interest rates. Harvey (1991) finds that the inversions of the yield curve (short term rates… …
7swap curve — The yield curve of interest rate swap rates from 1 week to 30 years. See yield curve. American Banker Glossary …
8Swap Spread — The difference between the swap interest rate and the underlying benchmark government bond yield at any given maturity. The swap spread is seen as a barometer of risk appetite, and represents the premium investors exposure to future interest… …
9Credit default swap — If the reference bond performs without default, the protection buyer pays quarterly payments to the seller until maturity …
10Interest rate swap — An interest rate swap is a derivative in which one party exchanges a stream of interest payments for another party s stream of cash flows. Interest rate swaps can be used by hedgers to manage their fixed or floating assets and liabilities. They… …
