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Asset Swap

For Asset Swap we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Derivatives and Finance.



Asset Swap (Derivatives)

A Swap that converts a fixed- (floating-) coupon asset into a floating- (fixed-) coupon asset. This is in contrast to the more familiar (Liability) Swap that converts a fixed- (floating-) coupon liability into a floating- (fixed-) coupon liability.


Asset Swap (Finance)

An interest rate swap used to alter the cash flow characteristics of an institution's assets in order to provide a better match with its liabilities.


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