Method and system for administering a discounted security
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1. A computer-implemented financial method for replicating the performance of a combination of financial instruments as a single regulated security, said method comprising the steps of:
- automatically receiving at a processor of a programmed computer a price of an underlying security from a price source, the underlying security comprising one or more preferred or common stocks;
setting, using the programmed computer, a minimum holding period exchange date and an exchange maturity date;
structuring, using the programmed computer, an exchange traded exchangeable security with the minimum holding period exchange date and the exchange maturity date;
setting, using the programmed computer, an option for exchanging the exchangeable security for a predetermined specific number of shares of the underlying security, the option commencing at a time beginning or later than the minimum holding period and ending at the predetermined exchange maturity date;
providing, using the programmed computer, the exchangeable security with the option for exchanging the exchangeable security for a predetermined specific number of shares of the underlying security;
setting, using the programmed computer, a pre-determined linked payment paid to a holder of the exchangeable security at the maturity date in response to the exchangeable security being tendered for the underlying security at a time on or after the minimum holding period through the maturity;
providing, using the programmed computer, the exchangeable security with a link to the pre-determined linked payment;
automatically determining, using the programmed computer, the amount of the pre-determined linked payment;
setting, using the programmed computer, an offering price at a first time for the exchangeable security, wherein the offering price is the determined price of the underlying security;
issuing, using the programmed computer, said exchangeable security;
prior to the exchange maturity date, exchanging a full share of the underlying security for a share of the exchangeable security using the programmed computer; and
prior to the exchange maturity date, declining payment of the amount of said pre-determined linked payment using the programmed computer.
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Abstract
An exchangeable security, tradable on a securities exchange is issued at a share price that is a discount from the share price of an underlying security or basket of underlying securities. At or prior to maturity of the exchangeable security, a holder of the exchangeable security may exchange a share of the exchangeable security for a share of the underlying security or basket of underlying securities. The exchangeable security may also include a linked payment that is redeemable for the full amount of the payment on maturity of the exchangeable security. Alternatively, the exchangeable security may be issued at the share price of the underlying security with the linked payment. The invention provides methods for issue, trade and redemption as well as systems for issue, trade and redemption of the security.
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1. A computer-implemented financial method for replicating the performance of a combination of financial instruments as a single regulated security, said method comprising the steps of:
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automatically receiving at a processor of a programmed computer a price of an underlying security from a price source, the underlying security comprising one or more preferred or common stocks; setting, using the programmed computer, a minimum holding period exchange date and an exchange maturity date; structuring, using the programmed computer, an exchange traded exchangeable security with the minimum holding period exchange date and the exchange maturity date; setting, using the programmed computer, an option for exchanging the exchangeable security for a predetermined specific number of shares of the underlying security, the option commencing at a time beginning or later than the minimum holding period and ending at the predetermined exchange maturity date; providing, using the programmed computer, the exchangeable security with the option for exchanging the exchangeable security for a predetermined specific number of shares of the underlying security; setting, using the programmed computer, a pre-determined linked payment paid to a holder of the exchangeable security at the maturity date in response to the exchangeable security being tendered for the underlying security at a time on or after the minimum holding period through the maturity; providing, using the programmed computer, the exchangeable security with a link to the pre-determined linked payment; automatically determining, using the programmed computer, the amount of the pre-determined linked payment; setting, using the programmed computer, an offering price at a first time for the exchangeable security, wherein the offering price is the determined price of the underlying security; issuing, using the programmed computer, said exchangeable security; prior to the exchange maturity date, exchanging a full share of the underlying security for a share of the exchangeable security using the programmed computer; and prior to the exchange maturity date, declining payment of the amount of said pre-determined linked payment using the programmed computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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Current AssigneeJP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JP Morgan Chase & Co)
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Original AssigneeJP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JP Morgan Chase & Co)
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InventorsSeaman, David A.
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Primary Examiner(s)Weisberger, Richard C
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Application NumberUS12/944,704Publication NumberTime in Patent Office719 DaysField of Search705 35- 45US Class Current705/37CPC Class CodesG06Q 40/00 Finance; Insurance; Tax str...G06Q 40/04 Trading; Exchange, e.g. sto...G06Q 40/06 Asset management; Financial...
