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cover investment & finance definition

  1. In the futures market, to offset a short futures or options position by buying back contracts.
  2. In corporate finance, to be able to meet fixed annual interest charges on bonds or other obligations out of funds generated from earnings.
  3. In insurance, the requirement that the expenses of an insured person be reimbursed.

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