ALLIGATOR SPREAD
\ˈalɪɡˌe͡ɪtə spɹˈɛd], \ˈalɪɡˌeɪtə spɹˈɛd], \ˈa_l_ɪ_ɡ_ˌeɪ_t_ə s_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_d]\
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An OPTION SPREAD that is unprofitable even in favorable market conditions, as a result of large BROKER commissions or fees. An alligator spread is often comprised of many discrete transactions, which generate excessive costs and detract from any profits.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.