The traders bet that the ABX, a family of indexes made up of securities backed by subprime mortgages, would fall.

交易员认定ABX(由次级抵押贷款支撑的证券指数)会下跌。

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The ABX Home Equity 06-2 index, whose price reflects the market's view of bonds rated BBB-minus backed by subprime loans made earlier this year, has fallen sharply since mid-November (see chart).

11月中旬以来，ABX 住宅资产06-2指数大幅下跌，该指数反映了市场对以今年初发放的次优房款作支持的BBB- 级别债券的看法。

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Example: The drug we are testing in this research is called ABX.

范例：我们正在测试的药物在本研究被称为ABX。

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But investors should still focus on the top-quality operators like Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM) and Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX).

FORBES: Time to Mine for Gold Stocks?

Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of RGLD, versus ABX and GG.

FORBES: Analyst Favorites of the Metals Titans: Royal Gold Ranks As a Top Pick

Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of CDE, versus GG and ABX.

FORBES: Analyst Favorites of the Metals Titans: Coeur d'Alene Mines Ranks As a Top Pick