👉 balancelle, also known as a "ball and chain" or a "ball lock," is a type of financial instrument that allows for the purchase and sale of securities on a short-term basis. It involves purchasing a security at a set price and then selling it back to the seller at a later date, often at a discount from its original purchase price. The term comes from the French word "balancelle," which means "ball" or "chain." This terminology reflects the idea that