Highs: A bond with a long-term, high-premium, common stock conversion feature. It also offers a competitive interest rate. This type of investment vehicle is aimed at bond investors who want to be able to convert into stock to hedge against inflation.

 

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Prices (Of Equity): Price of a share of common stock on the date shown. Highs and lows are based on the highest and lowest intraday trading price.

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High Side: The uphill edge of the cup when it is on any slant

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Low Side: The downhill edge of the cup when it is on any slant

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