straddling; holding both long and short positions
Financial term for simultaneously holding opposing positions (e.g., buying and selling the same asset) to hedge risk or profit from volatility. Often used in options and futures trading.
Using a straddle strategy in options trading can sometimes reduce risk.
彼は同じ銘柄で買いと売りの両建てを行っている。
He is holding both long and short positions on the same stock.
compulsory deposit in return for loan
Standard kanji spelling for this financial term.
Compound of 両 (both) and 建て (building, establishing), referring to establishing positions on both sides of the market.