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A type of swap where one party pays another based on a set rate in return for payments based on the return of a given asset. This asset is often a loan or a bond. This situation is beneficial if a party wants to benefit from an asset, but doesn't want to purchase that asset. Total return swaps are often used by hedge funds.

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