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Cox-Ross-Rubinstein Option Pricing Model
Definition: An option pricing model developed by John Cox, Stephen Ross, and Mark Rubinstein that can be adopted to include effects not included in the Black-Scholes Model (e.g., early exercise and price supports).
Definition: An option pricing model developed by John Cox, Stephen Ross, and Mark Rubinstein that can be adopted to include effects not included in the Black-Scholes Model (e.g., early exercise and price supports).
Crack Spread
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(1) In energy futures, the simultaneous purchase of crude oil futures and the sale of petroleum product futures to establish a refining margin. See Gross Processing Margin.
(2) Calculation showing the theoretical market value of petroleum products that could be obtained from a barrel of crude after the oil is refined or cracked. This does not necessarily represent the refining margin because a barrel of crude yields varying amounts of petroleum products.
Cram-down Deal
Definition: A merger in which stockholders are forced to accept undesirable terms, such as junk bonds instead of cash or equity, due to the absence of any better alternatives.
Definition: A merger in which stockholders are forced to accept undesirable terms, such as junk bonds instead of cash or equity, due to the absence of any better alternatives.
Cramdown
Definition: The ability of the bankruptcy court to confirm a plan of reorganization over the objections of some classes of creditors.
Definition: The ability of the bankruptcy court to confirm a plan of reorganization over the objections of some classes of creditors.
Crash
Definition: Dramatic loss in market value. The last great crash was in 1929. Some refer to October 1987 as a crash but the market return for the entire year of 1987 was positive.
Definition: Dramatic loss in market value. The last great crash was in 1929. Some refer to October 1987 as a crash but the market return for the entire year of 1987 was positive.
Crawling Peg
Definition: An automatic system for revising the exchange rate. It involves establishing a par value around which the rate can vary up to a given percent. The par value is revised regularly according to a formula determined by the authorities.
Definition: An automatic system for revising the exchange rate. It involves establishing a par value around which the rate can vary up to a given percent. The par value is revised regularly according to a formula determined by the authorities.
Creative Financing
Definition: Any financing arrangement other than a traditional mortgage from a third-party lending institution. Includes loans from the seller, balloon payment loans, wraparound mortgages, assumable mortgages, sale leaseback, land contracts, etc.
Definition: Any financing arrangement other than a traditional mortgage from a third-party lending institution. Includes loans from the seller, balloon payment loans, wraparound mortgages, assumable mortgages, sale leaseback, land contracts, etc.
Credible Signal
Definition: A signal that provides accurate information; a signal that can distinguish among senders.
Definition: A signal that provides accurate information; a signal that can distinguish among senders.
Credit Analysis
Definition: Evaluating information on companies and bond issues in order to estimate the ability of the issuer to live up to its future contractual obligations. Related: Default risk.
Definition: Evaluating information on companies and bond issues in order to estimate the ability of the issuer to live up to its future contractual obligations. Related: Default risk.
Credit Balance
Definition: The surplus in a cash account with a broker after purchases have been paid for, plus the extra cash from the sale of securities.
Definition: The surplus in a cash account with a broker after purchases have been paid for, plus the extra cash from the sale of securities.
Credit Bureau
Definition: An agency that researches the credit history of consumers so that creditors can make decisions about granting of loans.
Definition: An agency that researches the credit history of consumers so that creditors can make decisions about granting of loans.
Credit Card
Definition: Any card, plate or coupon book that may be used repeatedly to borrow money or buy goods and services on credit.
Definition: Any card, plate or coupon book that may be used repeatedly to borrow money or buy goods and services on credit.
Credit Default Option
Definition: A put option that makes a payoff in the event the issuer of a specified reference asset defaults. Also called Default Option.
Definition: A put option that makes a payoff in the event the issuer of a specified reference asset defaults. Also called Default Option.
Credit Default Swap
Definition: A bilateral over-the-counter (OTC) contract in which the seller agrees to make a payment to the buyer in the event of a specified credit event in exchange for a fixed payment or series of fixed payments; the most common type of credit derivative ; also called Credit Swap; similar to Credit Default Option.
Definition: A bilateral over-the-counter (OTC) contract in which the seller agrees to make a payment to the buyer in the event of a specified credit event in exchange for a fixed payment or series of fixed payments; the most common type of credit derivative ; also called Credit Swap; similar to Credit Default Option.
Credit Derivative
Definition: An over-the-counter (OTC) derivative designed to assume or shift credit risk, that is, the risk of a credit event such as a default or bankruptcy of a borrower. For example, a lender might use a credit derivative to hedge the risk that a borrower might default or have its credit rating downgraded. Common credit derivatives include Credit Default Options, Credit Default Swaps, Credit Spread Options, Downgrade Options, and Total Return Swaps.
Definition: An over-the-counter (OTC) derivative designed to assume or shift credit risk, that is, the risk of a credit event such as a default or bankruptcy of a borrower. For example, a lender might use a credit derivative to hedge the risk that a borrower might default or have its credit rating downgraded. Common credit derivatives include Credit Default Options, Credit Default Swaps, Credit Spread Options, Downgrade Options, and Total Return Swaps.
Credit Enhancement
Definition: The purchase of the financial guarantee of a large insurance company to raise funds. In the context of project financing, the issuance of a guarantee or additional collateral to reinforce the credit strength of a project financing. Also, the reduction of counterparty risk on a swap transaction through such measures as bilateral netting.
Definition: The purchase of the financial guarantee of a large insurance company to raise funds. In the context of project financing, the issuance of a guarantee or additional collateral to reinforce the credit strength of a project financing. Also, the reduction of counterparty risk on a swap transaction through such measures as bilateral netting.
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