Clearing Corporation

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Definition of 'Clearing Corporation'

An organization associated with an exchange to handle the confirmation, settlement and delivery of transactions, fulfilling the main obligation of ensuring transactions are made in a prompt and efficient manner.  They are also referred to as "clearing firms" or "clearing houses".
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Investopedia explains 'Clearing Corporation'

In order to make certain that transactions run smoothly, clearing corporations become the buyer to every seller and the seller to every buyer. In other words, they take the offsetting position with a client in every transaction.
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  • The Nitty-Gritty Of Executing A Trade

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/03/012403.asp
    ... In North America, the institution handling the vast majority of clearing and
    safekeeping duties is the Depository Trust Clearing Corporation (DTCC). ...

  • Customize Your Trading With Flex Options

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/optioninvestor/10/flex-options.asp
    ... However, customized options are issued and guaranteed by the Options Clearing
    Corporation. The OCC has an AAA rating from Standard & Poor's Corporation. ...

  • Series 7 Study Guide - Derivatives - Trading Options ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/series-7/derivatives/trading-options.asp
    ... Study Guide. In this section Listed Options, standardises options features
    and benefits and the options clearing corporation (OCC). ...

  • An Introduction To The Options Industry Council

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/11/intro-to-options-council.asp
    ... the joint effort of several securities organizations, including the Chicago Board
    of Options Exchange (CBOE), The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), the New ...

  • Surveying Single Stock Futures

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/optioninvestor/06/SingleStockFutures.asp
    ... The Options Clearing Corporation or the Chicago Mercantile Exchange clears trades
    in SSF contracts and trading is fully electronic through either the ...

  • Understanding The 2010 Options Symbology

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/optioninvestor/10/options-symbol-rules.asp
    ... An initiative by the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) has set the stage for the
    implementation of a more intuitive and far more flexible method for ...

  • What is the haircut rate imposed by clearing corporations?

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    ... Tweet. Email Email. Print Print. Order Reprints Reprints. Feedback Feedback.
    What is the haircut rate imposed by clearing corporations? ...

  • Series 7 - Exam Prep | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/series7/
    ... Growth Stock; Liquidity Risk. No Par Value Stock; Options Clearing Corporation
    (OCC); Repurchase Agreement; Systematic Risk; US Treasury. Frequently Asked Questions ...

  • Series 7 - Exam Prep | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/series7/default.asp
    ... Growth Stock; Liquidity Risk. No Par Value Stock; Options Clearing Corporation
    (OCC); Repurchase Agreement; Systematic Risk; US Treasury. Frequently Asked Questions ...

  • Series 7 - Exam Prep | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/series7
    ... Growth Stock; Liquidity Risk. No Par Value Stock; Options Clearing Corporation
    (OCC); Repurchase Agreement; Systematic Risk; US Treasury. Frequently Asked Questions ...

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