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variable rate certificate
Definition
A specific type of Certificate of Deposit, characterized by the fact that its interest rate varies depending upon the value of some other item. Some certificates have their interest rates fluctuate based on a given stock index, others based on the prime rate. Typically these rates are adjusted quarterly.
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