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stir futures & options

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STIR Futures & Options

An acronym standing for "short-term interest rate" options or futures contract.

Investopedia Commentary

Many companies and financial institutions use STIR contracts to hedge against borrowing or lending exposure.

Related Links

Options Basics Tutorial
A Beginner's Guide To Hedging
Futures Fundamentals

See also: Hedge, Interest Rate

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