Differential

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Definition of 'Differential'

The amount of adjustment of the delivery location and grade of deliverables that a futures contract permits.  Also known as "allowance. "
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Investopedia explains 'Differential'

Some futures contracts allow the short position to adjust the location of the delivery and/or the grade of commodity being delivered. The permitted differentials are set in relation to a central location or the par basis grade.
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'Differential'

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    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/10/range-trade-without-usd.asp
    ... The interest rate differential between two countries (currencies) can play
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  • Ultra Petroleum To Hit The Ground Running In 2010

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    ... Basis Differentials One thing to consider with Ultra Petroleum in 2010 is the
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  • Gauging The Strength Of A Market Move

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/technical/04/040704.asp
    ... Pivot differential = daily pivot price – second number; Pivot range high =
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  • Understanding Forex Rollover Credits And Debits

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/08/forex-rollover-credit-debit.asp
    ... Japanese yen, and the dollar has a higher interest rate (2%) than the yen (0.5%),
    then the trader will be credited the interest rate differential - roughly 1.5 ...

  • Carry Trade Slideshow | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/carry-trade
    ... a carry trade, the trader would go long the high yielding currency (AUD) and sell
    the low yielding currency (USD) to profit from the interest rate differential ...

  • Carry Trade Slideshow | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/carry-trade/slide2.aspx
    ... a carry trade, the trader would go long the high yielding currency (AUD) and sell
    the low yielding currency (USD) to profit from the interest rate differential ...

  • Carry Trade Slideshow | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/carry-trade/slide3.aspx
    ... a carry trade, the trader would go long the high yielding currency (AUD) and sell
    the low yielding currency (USD) to profit from the interest rate differential ...

  • Carry Trade Slideshow | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/carry-trade/slide4.aspx
    ... a carry trade, the trader would go long the high yielding currency (AUD) and sell
    the low yielding currency (USD) to profit from the interest rate differential ...

  • Carry Trade Slideshow | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/carry-trade/slide5.aspx
    ... a carry trade, the trader would go long the high yielding currency (AUD) and sell
    the low yielding currency (USD) to profit from the interest rate differential ...

  • Make The Currency Cross Your Boss

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/05/CurrencyCross.asp
    ... Even better, they would have harnessed a positive yield differential in the
    process. With the loonie currently yielding 2.75%, while ...

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