open interest

noun

The total number of contracts outstanding between market participants in a market for futures, options, or other derivatives.

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Meanings

nounopen interest (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebusinessThe total number of contracts outstanding between market participants in a market for futures, options, or other derivatives.
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