maturity gap Definition

maturity gap

Definition

A method of attempting to quantify interest rate risk by comparing the potential changes in value to assets and liabilities that are affected by interest rate fluctuations over all relevant intervals. The maturity of each asset or liability defines an interval that must be assessed.

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