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Definition of 'Swap'

A swap is the exchange of one security for another instead of the exchange of a security for cash. Typically the exchange will be for:

Maturity of a bond.
Quality of security, e.g. AAA bond for AA bond.
Currency
Interest rates (e.g. fixed for floating)

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