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auction rate securities (ARS)


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A form of a short-term debt security that has a yield that resets on a continuous basis through a Dutch auction. Auction rate securities are not easily attainable due to the minimal $25,000 that is required to purchase them. Corporate and municipal bonds are commonly issued in the form of auction rate securities.


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