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Swap (Bonds)

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A Swap is the exchange of one bond for another. Generally, this is to establish a tax-loss for income tax purposes and replacing the bond sold with one of comparable value. There are strict guidelines for a swap to qualify as a tax loss for reporting purposes.

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