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backwardation

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backwardation [ˌbækwəˈdeɪʃən]
n Commerce
1. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Stock Exchange) the difference between the spot price for a commodity, including rent and interest, and the forward price
2. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Stock Exchange) (formerly, on the Stock Exchange) postponement of delivery by a seller of securities until the next settlement period
Translations
backwardation [ˌbækwəˈdeɪʃən] N (St Ex) → retraso m en la entrega de acciones; (= fee) → prima f pagada por retraso en la entrega de acciones
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