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High end of the range of percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the group of interest rate derivatives.

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Low end of the range of fixed interest rates when a range is presented for a group of interest rate derivatives.

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Low end of the range of percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the group of interest rate derivatives.

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Nominal energy measure used to calculate payments on a derivative instrument.

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Fixed interest rate that will be received or paid upon exercise of the interest rate swaption contract.

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The difference between the book value and the sale price of options, swaps, futures, forward contracts, and other derivative instruments. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings.

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