Usually refers to a cash market price for a physical commodity that is available for immediate delivery. Chicago Board of Trade glossary
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The market in which commodities are available for immediate delivery. It also refers to the cash market price of a specific commodity. The CENTER ONLINE Futures Glossary
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The actual or physical commodity, also called " cash" commodity. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Glossary
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The latest trading price of the underlying share or index. NYSE Euronext Glossary
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spot spot [spɒt ǁ spɑːt] adjective
FINANCE involving delivery now, rather than in the future:
• The settlement period for spot transactions is two business days.
• a spot cash payment (= for goods that are delivered immediately )
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Immediate settlement, which in most markets is two working days after the trade.
► See also Settlement.
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spot UK US /spɒt/ noun [C]
► MARKETING a television or radio advertisement: a radio/television spot »
We are planning a series of radio spots during the afternoon commute.
► MARKETING a period of time during which a radio or television advertisement is broadcast: »
The firm bought a 30-second spot during prime time every evening.
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spot UK US /spɒt/ adjective [before noun]
► FINANCE, STOCK MARKET to be delivered immediately, rather than in the future: »
Spot trades are executed immediately at the prevailing exchange rate.
Financial and business terms. 2012.