Money Markets

Negotiable Instrument

Definition

What is Negotiable Instrument?

A financial instrument whose ownership or payment rights can be transferred according to law.

Example in practice

A negotiable certificate of deposit can be sold before maturity.

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A short-term government debt instrument usually issued at a discount and repaid at face value.

Short-term unsecured debt issued by a company.

A time deposit or tradable bank instrument that pays interest over a stated term.

A portfolio of debt instruments with maturities spread across regular intervals.

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