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Convertible Arbitrage

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Definition of 'Convertible Arbitrage'

An investing strategy that involves the long position on a convertible security and a short position in its converting common stock.
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Investopedia explains 'Convertible Arbitrage'

This strategy attempts to exploit profits when there is a pricing error made in the conversion factor of the convertible security.

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