Business and Personal Finance Dictionary

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• FLOAT CONTRACT
  
  An agreement in which an issuer invests funds (float balance) between the receipt dates of open market securities and the corresponding escrow disbursement dates. The objective is to reduce 'dead time' and reduce the Escrow Cost. Also known as a Forward Supply Contract.
  
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