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Jelly Roll

Synthetic stock positions in different expirations

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What is Jelly Roll?

Jelly Roll A combination of a long synthetic stock position in one expiration and a short synthetic stock position in a different expiration. Essentially a time spread using synthetics. The jelly roll's price reflects the interest rate and dividend differential between the two expirations. Used primarily for arbitrage.

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A combination of a long synthetic stock position in one expiration and a short synthetic stock position in a different expiration. Essentially a time spread using synthetics. The jelly roll's price reflects the interest rate and dividend differential between the two expirations. Used primarily for arbitrage.

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