Neutral

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Definition of 'Neutral'

1) A term that describes an option on a security or market that is neither bullish nor bearish. 

2) A term that describes a person who is non-biased in the case of a dispute, such as an arbitrator.
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Investopedia explains 'Neutral'

If an investor has a neutral opinion, that is, he or she feels a security or index will neither increase nor decrease in value in the near future, the investor can undertake an option strategy that may profit despite the lack of movement in the underlying security. 

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    Getting Positive Results With Market-Neutral Funds. ... With more long exposure than
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  • Capturing Profits With Position-Delta Neutral Trading

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    Capturing Profits With Position-Delta Neutral Trading. ... Figure 1: Position-delta
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  • Sonic Stuck In Neutral

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    ... Article; Comments (0). Sonic Stuck In Neutral. Posted: Jan
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  • Gamma-Delta Neutral Option Spreads

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    Gamma-Delta Neutral Option Spreads. ... Examining the Theta Now that we have our position
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  • Straddle Strategy A Simple Approach To Market Neutral

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  • Investigating The Stock Premium Puzzle

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    ... Six market-cap weighted portfolios were created: Small value, small neutral, small
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  • Should You Invest In A Green Home?

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    Energy neutral homes are becoming real possibilities, but the
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  • Making Sense Of Cash And Shorts

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    ... Get Free Stock Analysis By Email. Vanguards Long and Short The Vanguard Market Neutral
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  • 3 Funds with Surprising Red Flags

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    ... It’s important to note that these funds all received Neutral ratings, not the lowest
    rating of Negative. ... An overall Neutral rating is the result. ...

  • Hedge Fund Mojo For A Sinking Portfolio

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    ... Long/short and market-neutral funds, once the exclusive domain of hedge funds, allow
    regular investors to smooth out the volatility in their portfolios. ...

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