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<p>Created page with &quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Arbitrage&#039;&#039;&#039; is a financial strategy that involves the simultaneous buying and selling of related assets or financial instruments to exploit a price discrepancy for profit....&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Arbitrage''' is a financial strategy that involves the simultaneous buying and selling of related assets or financial instruments to exploit a price discrepancy for profit. Arbitrage opportunities exist due to inefficiencies in markets or pricing disparities between related instruments. Typically, arbitrage is considered risk-free, as it seeks to capitalize on price differences across markets or similar instruments without exposure to the underlying asset's risk.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Types of Arbitrage ==<br /> *Spatial Arbitrage: This involves buying and selling the same asset in different markets to take advantage of differing prices for the same asset.<br /> *Temporal Arbitrage: Here, the arbitrageur exploits price differences between the same asset at different points in time.<br /> *Risk Arbitrage: This type of arbitrage involves capitalizing on price discrepancies between related securities; for example, buying and selling shares in companies that are involved in a merger or acquisition.<br /> *Statistical Arbitrage: Statistical models and quantitative techniques are used to identify short-term trading opportunities.<br /> *Covered and Uncovered Arbitrage: Covered arbitrage involves a risk-free profit, while uncovered (or &quot;naked&quot;) arbitrage involves some risk.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Mechanics ==<br /> *Identification: The first step is identifying the arbitrage opportunity.<br /> *Execution: Simultaneous buying and selling of the identified assets.<br /> *Closure: The positions are closed once the price discrepancy is eliminated or reduced to a level where arbitrage is no longer profitable.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Risks Involved ==<br /> *Execution Risk: Delays in trading can negate the arbitrage opportunity.<br /> *Price Change Risk: Asset prices may change before both sides of the trade are complete.<br /> *Liquidity Risk: Lack of sufficient liquidity can affect the ability to execute trades.<br /> *Model Risk: Inaccuracies in valuation models can result in false arbitrage signals.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Market Impact ==<br /> *Price Correction: Arbitrage helps in bringing prices to their “correct” levels.<br /> *Increased Efficiency: It makes markets more efficient by reducing price discrepancies.<br /> *Liquidity: Arbitrage can add liquidity to markets.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Arbitrage in Different Markets ==<br /> *Financial Markets: Stock, bonds, commodities, etc.<br /> *Foreign Exchange Markets: Arbitrage between currency pairs.<br /> *Cryptocurrency Markets: Price differences across various crypto exchanges.<br /> *Retail and Online Markets: Buying low from one retailer and selling high on another platform.<br /> <br /> <br /> == Limitations and Criticisms ==<br /> *Barriers to Entry: High costs and technological requirements can prevent retail investors from participating.<br /> *Short-lived Opportunities: Arbitrage opportunities are often quickly corrected.<br /> *Regulatory Risks: Some forms of arbitrage may border on market manipulation, subjecting the arbitrageur to legal risks.<br /> <br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> *[[Efficient Market Hypothesis]]<br /> *[[Interest Rate Parity]]<br /> *[[Financial Leverage]]<br /> *[[Financial Market]]<br /> __NOTOC__</div>

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