Unwind

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Definition of 'Unwind'

1. The closure of an investment position.

2. The reconciliation of an error previously unseen by a brokerage house.
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Investopedia explains 'Unwind'

1. Sometimes referred to as closing out a position. A good example would be unwinding an option position by entering into the opposite transaction.

2. When investment firms accidentally purchase the incorrect stock for a customer, they must reverse the transaction by selling the wrong stock and purchasing the correct one.

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