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Early settlement

Early settlement - Definition The Process of completing the exchange of cash or securities prior to the prescribed Settlement Date for the purpose of securing an earlier record date. This is not a widely used practice, however used to benefit an investor from dividend payments.

What is Early settlement?

Early settlement - Definition The Process of completing the exchange of cash or securities prior to the prescribed Settlement Date for the purpose of securing an earlier record date. This is not a widely used practice, however used to benefit an investor from dividend payments.

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