The currency of Iceland.
The shares of a stock or mutual fund which have had their purchase price and…
The risk of price change due to the unique circumstances of a specific security,…
The circumstance in which production has shut down or is simply not working,…
The ISO currency code for the Indonesian Rupiah.
The ISO currency code for the Irish Punt.
One of the country’s key business sentiment surveys. The survey is conducted…
A dividend that is declared but is in violation of the corporation’s charter…
That which cannot quickly and easily be converted into cash, such as real estate, collectibles, and thinly traded securities.
The ISO currency code for the Israeli Shekel. Learn more about the Israel Shekel and Israel at GoCurrency.com
A situation in which buy orders for a particular security greatly outnumber sell orders, or vice-versa.
The situation in which the par value of a firm’s stock exceeds the firm’s total capital.
The IMF, or International Monetary Fund, was established after World War II…
The result of a reduction in the credit rating of a borrower.
The amount by which stated capital is reduced by distributions and losses.
A meaning or consequence implied by an action or statement.
An annuity which is purchased with a single payment and which begins to pay out right away.
The ability to escape legal responsibilities.
The protection against interest rate risk by holding assets and liabilities of equal durations.
A market in which the public does not immediately receive full access to financial…
Represents German domestic demand for foreign goods. The headline number is…
An official permission to do something.
The interest considered by the IRS for tax purposes to have been paid, even if no interest was actually paid.
The value of an asset that is not recorded in any accounts but is implicit in the product.
Said of an asset which is not continuously in use.
A bank or brokerage account in which there have not been any transactions for an extended period of time.
An asset that is sometimes not being utilized, such as a backup power generator…
Not assignable, not transferable.
The purchase and sale of a security within a short period of time, often a single trading session. opposite of buy and hold.
Incorporated.
A fee paid as an incentive to the general partner of a hedge fund or, less frequently,…
A reward for a specific behavior, designed to encourage that behavior.
In the context of corporations, refers to total revenues minus cost of sales,…
A benefit provided to a retirement plan participant even though it is not mandated by the plan.
A future interest in a piece of real estate.
Net income from a portfolio of investments divided by total interest payments and preferred dividends.
A mutual fund which emphasizes current income in the form ofdividends or coupon payments from bonds…
An IRS rule which excludes certain items from taxable income, such as child…
The distribution of wages earned across a firm, industry, or country.
Real estate developed or bought for the purposes of generating income.
A provision in a life insurance policy that prevents the insurer from revoking coverage because…
Annual tax levied by the Federal government, most states, and some local governments, on an individual’s or corporation’s net profit.
A firm or firm that has been formed into a legal corporation by completing the required procedures.
The process by which a business receives a state charter, allowing it to become a corporation.
A reduction in cost per unit resulting from increased production, realized through operational efficiencies.
The percentage of working income that an individual needs to maintain the same standard of living in retirement; generally 60-90%.
The possibility that the income provided by a fund will fluctuate due to changing interest rates.
An accounting of sales, expenses, and net profit for a given period.
A stock with a history of paying consistently high dividends.
The flow of money generated by a business.
A reduction in cost per unit resulting from increased production, realized through operational efficiencies.
Annual tax levied by the Federal government, most states, and some local governments, on an individual’s or corporation’s net profit.
A provision in a life insurance policy that prevents the insurer from revoking coverage
A firm or firm that has been formed into a legal corporation by completing the required procedures.
The process by which a business receives a state charter, allowing it to become a corporation.
To compensate someone for loss or damage.
Marginal, additional.
A technique used in microeconomics by which very small changes in specific variables are studied…
The cost associated with one additional unit of production. Also known as marginal cost.
The average cost incurred for each additional unit of debt or equity issued.
A firm or facility designed to foster entrepreneurship and help startup companies
A Certified Public Accountant who provides a firm with an accountant’s opinion but who is not otherwise affiliated with the firm.
An insurance agent who represents multiple insurance companies, not just a single one.
A written agreement between the issuer of a bond and his/her bondholders…
An expressed or implied contract to compensate an individual for loss or damage; for example, an insurance policy.
A person or business which provides goods or services to another entity under terms specified in a contract.
NYSE member who executes orders for other brokers who temporarily have more orders than they can handle.
An option whose underlying security is an index.
The currency of India.
The total amount of dividends that would be paid on a share of stock…
Orders for a new securities offering which are placed prior to final registration and represent
The yield corresponding to the indicated dividend.
Data which provide information about or predict the overall health of the economy or the financial markets…
A bond whose cash flow is inflation-adjusted…
A loan in which payments change in response to changes in an index
A passively managed mutual fund that tries to mirror the performance of a specific index
A passive investment strategy in which a portfolio is designed to mirror the performance of a stock index, such as the S&P 500.
A bond which pays a coupon that varies according to some underlying…
The cost not directly attributable to the manufacturing of a product.
An individual who purchases small amounts of securities for him/herself…
A statistical indicator providing a representation of the value…
A reward for a specific behavior, designed to encourage that behavior.
Anything having to do with the business of manufacturing products
The spying on one’s competitors to gain a competitive advantage
Goods or components produced for use primarily in the production of other goods.
A type of pension plan, frequently used for small groups
A tax-deferred retirement account for an individual that permits individuals to set aside money each year
A tax return filed by an individual, as opposed to a corporation.
The currency of Indonesia.
Goods or components produced for use primarily in the production of other goods.
A type of strategy designed to profit from temporary discrepancies between the prices…
The value of new contracts for goods produced by the manufacturing sector.
Measures changes in the volume of output produced by the manufacturing,…
Measures the volume change of output of the manufacturing and energy sector.
Measures the level of production of French industries.
Measures the level of production of Swiss manufacturing industries.
A measure of the manufacturing output of the energy sector…
Measures the per volume change in output from mining…
The volume of items produced in Japan ‘s mining and manufacturing industries.
A condition in which the Efficient Market Theory does not apply because a security…
A portfolio that delivers an expected return that is too low for the amount of risk it requires
Opposite of elasticity.
Accounts receivable that do not satisfy the lender’s criteria as specified in a loan agreement. opposite of eligible accounts.
Having no effect.
The rate at which prices for goods and services rise, and, subsequently, purchasing…
The demonstration of the effects of inflation on financial statements, an FASB requirement for large companies.
An investment designed to protect against inflation risk. Such an investment’s…
A security which promises a higher return than the rate of inflation if the security is held to maturity.
The rate at which prices for goods and services rise, and, subsequently, purchasing…
The possibility that the value of assets or income will decrease as inflation…
A point on a chart that marks the beginning of a significant move, either up or down.
An expense that cannot be adjusted or eliminated, such as a monthly car payment. opposite of flexible expense.
The condition in which at least some relevant information is known to some but…
In investing terminology, the ratio of expected return to risk, as measured…
Condition in which all relevant information is known to all parties involved. opposite of information asymmetry.
The basic physical systems of a country’s or community’s population, including…
The violation of another’s right.
A bar of metal, generally precious or semi-precious.
A natural part of, or a permanent feature of.
Part of an estate, given to an heir.
A tax imposed on the privilege of inheriting something, paid by the recipient.
An IRA that becomes the property of someone other than the spouse of the deceased…
Having the characteristic of originating within a firm.
The death of an individual without providing a legal will. Distribution is overseen by a probate court.
The initial interest rate on an adjustable rate mortgage, generally for the first year. Also known as start rate.
Amount of cash or eligible securities required by the Federal Reserve Board…
Abbreviated as IPO, refers to the first sale of stock by a firm to the public.
See coverage.
A court order requiring a person not to do something.
Payment made in the form of goods and services, rather than cash..
Instead of, in place of.
Near to what was expected, as with an earnings report that closely matches analyst expectations.
The creation of new products and/or services.
Forever.
Rumored to be vulnerable to a takeover attempt.
R&D costs incurred by a firm being acquired by another firm.
The ISO currency code for the Indian Rupee.
A withdrawal from an employer-sponsored retirement plan by a participant who remains employed.
A day in which the total price range of a security is entirely within the previous day’s price range.
A day in which the total price range of a security is entirely within the previous day’s price range.
Material information about a firm which is known by the firm’s board of directors,…
The highest bid and the lowest ask prices made by Nasdaq Market Makers for their…
A shareholder who owns more than 10% of a corporation, or an officer or director.
Buying of a firm’s stocks by individual directors, executives or other employees….
A report of all transactions in the shares of a firm made by officers, directors,…
Selling of a firm’s stock by individual directors, executives or other employees….
Trading by insiders; or illegal trading by insiders who trade based on insider information.
An SEC act which outlines the criminal and civil penalties associated with various types of illegal insider trading.
The difference between the best bid and best ask being quoted by any Market Maker in a security. Also known as inside quote
The state of being insolvent.
Unable to meet debt obligations. opposite of solvent.
Physical examination of a property or commodity to confirm that it meets the standards of the contract.
The regular periodic payment that a borrower agrees to make to a lender.
A set of bonds issued at the same time but having different maturity dates. Also known as serial bond.
A loan that is repaid with a fixed number of periodic equal-sized payments.
Contract in which the buyer takes possession of the property immediately but…
Contract in which the buyer takes possession of the property immediately but…
Abbreviation for Institutional Networks Corporation, which is the name for one…
An organization which is in the business of holding assets. Examples include banks, insurance companies, and investment companies.
A brokerage which has institutions as its clients.
Financing provided by an institution, as opposed to retail investors.
A mutual fund that targets pension funds, endowments, and other high net worth…
An entity with large amounts to invest, such as investment companies, mutual…
The gradual domination of financial markets by institutional investors, as opposed to retail investors.
The part of a new issue which is set aside by the lead underwriter for distribution to institutional investors. Also known as pot.
Mutual fund shares of a class available to institutional investors. Institutional…
In general, any financial security such as a bond, stock, check, etc. Money…
Acceptability of an insurance applicant.
The beneficiary who would suffer loss if the event insured against occurs; without…
Insurance is a contract (referred to as a policy), where a person or entity…
Individual who is licensed by a state to sell insurance for one or more specific insurance companies.
An insurance broker acts as a representative of the insured or potentially insured….
The firm issues, and assumes the risk of, an insurance policy.
A notification to an insurance firm requesting payment of an amount due under the terms of the policy. Also known as claim.
One of a series of periodic (generally annual) payments made to a cash value…
The representative of a state insurance department assigned to participate in…
A protection against lost wages resulting from the death of the insured individual….
The periodic payment made on an insurance policy. Also known as premium.
The person, group, or property for which an insurance policy is issued.
Account at a bank, savings and loan, credit union, or brokerage, the balance…
A municipal bond insured against default by an insurance firm.
A mortgage that is protected by mortgage insurance through the Federal Housing…
The party to an insurance arrangement who undertakes to indemnify for losses.
A price movement in one security which results from a change in the price of a similar security.
Any item of value that cannot be physically touched, such as a brand, franchise, trademark, or patent. opposite of tangible asset.
Any type of intangible asset that consists of human knowledge and ideas. Some…
The Interbank Market is the market for currencies for Foreign Exchange – the…
London Inter-Bank Offer Rate. The interest rate that the banks charge each other…
Bond which can be converted from registered to coupon form, or vice versa, upon demand by the bearer, possibly for a fee.
The purchase of a given delivery month of one commodity futures contract and the simultaneous sale of the same delivery month of a different, but related, contract.
The purchase of one delivery month of a given futures contract and simultaneous…
Interest measures the cost of borrowing money from a lender and is usually…
The anticipated rate of return on a portfolio or retirement plan’s assets, used for actuarial purposes.
The paying of interest.
A firm’s pretax operating income (or occasionally, cash flow) divided by its interest obligations, for a given period.
A calculation of a firm’s ability to meet its interest payments on outstanding debt.
A calculation of a firm’s ability to meet its interest payments on outstanding debt.
A tax deduction allowed for certain interest expenses, such as those on a home mortgage or a margin account.
An expense for interest on a loan made to an individual, corporation or other entity.
A non-amortized loan in which interest is due at regular intervals until maturity, when the full principal on the loan is due.
A security with cash flows based entirely on the monthly interest payments received from a mortgage pool.
A rate that is paid on borrowed money. Interest rates are printed as a percentage…
A provision of an adjustable rate mortgage limiting how much interest rates may increase in a single adjustment period.
For an adjustable rate mortgage, the maximum interest rate that could be charged.
A security which combines the purchase of a cap and the sale of a floor to specify…
For an adjustable rate mortgage, the minimum interest rate that could be charged.
Futures contract whose underlying security is a debt obligation.
Option contract whose underlying security is a debt obligation.
The possibility of a reduction in the value of a security, especially a bond,…
A firm’s demand of payment of interest due on notes or debts.
The period between two actions, events, or dates.
A dividend which is declared and distributed before the firm’s annual earnings have been calculated; often distributed quarterly.
The short-term financing issued in anticipation of longer-term financing. Also known as interim borrowing.
A financial report covering less than one year, such as a quarterly report. Also known as interim report.
Two boards of directors which share at least one director in common; illegal if the two companies are competitors.
The sale of a futures contract of a given delivery month on one exchange and the simultaneous purchase of the futures contract and same month on another exchange.
Abbreviated as ITS, refers to a computer network that connects several major…
intermediary
A third party who facilitates a deal between two other parties.
Raw materials, such as steel, which will be transformed into another form.
2-10 years, generally used in reference to bonds. When used in technical analysis,…
An ongoing appraisal of the financial health of a firm’s operations by its own…
internal expansion
The growth of assets due to internal financing or appreciation, as opposed to external financing or acquisition.
The funds produced from a business’ operations, as opposed to external financing, such as the issuance of debt or equity.
The maximum rate of growth a given firm is able to achieve without outside sources of funding.
The mechanisms for issuing and trading securities within a nation, including its domestic market and foreign market.
Abbreviated as IRR, refers to the rate of return that would make the present…
All federal tax laws. Originally written in 1939, and thoroughly revised in 1954.
The IRS is responsible for the collection, enforcement and to a degree the…
Involving more than one country.
A mutual fund which invests in stocks and bonds of companies outside of the U.S.
The difference between imports and exports of goods. Merchandise Trade differentiates…
The IMF, or International Monetary Fund, was established after World War II…
Abbreviated as ISO, refers to the world’s largest standards developer. A non-governmental…
Abbreviated as ISIN, refers to the unique international code which identifies…
The international flow of stocks, bonds, and money market funds to and from…
International trade occurs when a security, a commodity or a service is transacted…
Interpolation is the prediction of values outside of the dataset used to produce…
The buying and selling of products and services across state borders.
The schedule of strike prices for a given option.
The act of giving away without receiving compensation, such as a gift. There…
A revocable trust created while the donor is still alive, to hold property for…
Dying without a legal will. Distribution is overseen by a probate court. Also known as in intestacy. opposite of testate.
Profitable. Opposite of in the red.
Situation in which an option’s strike price is below the current market price…
Losing money. Opposite of in the black.
A very poor performance. Often used when prices for a security, sector or market are plummeting.
Spread in which a trader buys and sells futures contracts of a single commodity on a single exchange, but of different months.
Intraday refers to something that happens within the day or within the last…
The buying and selling of products and services within a single state.
An over-the-counter securities offering limited to investors residing within…
The actual value of a security, as opposed to its market price or book value….
A person or organization which is able to perform all the functions of a broker…
Inventories – Australia Tracks unsold goods among Australian industrial firm….
A firm’s merchandise, raw materials, and finished and unfinished products which…
A loan made to a manufacturer using its inventory as collateral. Inventory financing…
A claim against a firm’s inventory as security for a loan.
The ratio of a firm’s annual sales to its inventory; or equivalently, the fraction…
see turnover.
A fixed income instrument which has a coupon rate or interest rate that varies…
A relationship between two numbers in which an increase in the value of one…
A futures market in which nearby month contracts are selling at higher prices…
A serial bond offering in which later maturities have lower yields than earlier ones.
An uncommon situation in which long-term interest rates have lower yields than…
To engage in any activity in which money is put at risk for the purpose of making…
See capitalization.
In general terms, investment refers to the use of money in the hope of making…
In general terms, investment refers to the use of money in the hope of making…
A person or organization employed by an individual or mutual fund to manage…
A 1941 Congressional law requiring all investment advisers to register with…
A law requiring investment advisors and firms providing investment advice to register with the SEC and adhere to SEC regulations.
An individual or institution which acts as an underwriter or agent for corporations and municipalities issuing securities.
An individual or institution which acts as an underwriter or agent for corporations and municipalities issuing securities.
The trade association of the investment banking industry.
The division of banking encompassing business entities dealing with creation of capital for other companies.
A group of investment banks which jointly underwrite and distribute a new security…
A bill of exchange purchased as an investment, with the intention of holding until maturity.
A group of retail investors who pool some of their money and make joint investments….
A firm that invests the pooled funds of retail investors for a fee. By aggregating…
A set of Federal laws which regulate the registration and activities of investment companies, enforced by the SEC.
A person or organization employed by an individual or mutual fund to manage…
Cash flows associated with the buying and selling of fixed assets and business interests.
A firm that invests the pooled funds of retail investors for a fee. By aggregating…
A bond which is relatively safe, having a high bond rating such as BBB or above.
The set of transactions conducted for a given customer by a given exchange member….
The length of time a sum of money is expected to be invested. An individual’s…
An income from a portfolio of invested assets.
The value of loans provided to individuals and corporations. An increase in…
A letter establishing that the buyer of new securities in a private placement…
The process of managing money, including investments, budgeting, banking, and taxes. Also known as money management.
see investment management.
A letter that commits an individual to acquire a firm’s securities and describes the terms of the deal.
The change in national income which would result from a unit change in investment.
The result desired by an investor or mutual fund, such as current income or capital appreciation. Also known as objective.
The overall set of principles or strategies that guide an investor. Examples…
A formal description of the investment philosophy that will be utilized for…
A property that is not occupied by the owner, generally purchased specifically…
The percentage change in value of the investment over a given period of time.
A security purchased for investment purposes, rather than for resale to customers.
An investor’s plan of distributing assets among various investments, taking…
A closed-end fund established to produce income through investments. They have…
The estimated price a convertible security would sell for on the open market…
An individual who commits money to investment products with the expectation…
A department within a public firm that distributes information about the firm…
The balance of a margin account.
A term used by Adam Smith to refer to the natural force that guides free market…
Any form of venture capital from angel investors.
A bill issued by one who has provided products and/or services to a customer….
Forced disposition of property due to condemnation, theft, or casualty.
Liquidation forced by Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
A security with cash flows based entirely on the monthly interest payments received…
Acronym for “”I owe you,. which refers to what one person owes another.
Acronym for Initial Public Offering, which refers to the first sale of stock by a firm to the public.
The ISO currency code for the Iraqi Dinar.
Acronym for Individual Retirement Account, which refers to a tax-deferred retirement…
The currency of Iran. Learn more about the Iranian rial and Iran at GoCurrency.com
The currency of Iraq.Learn more about Currencies
A tax-free reinvestment of a distribution from a qualified retirement plan into…
The currency of the Republic of Ireland until 1 January 1999, when it was superseded…
Acronym for Internal Rate of Return, which refers to the rate of return that…
Bond without a call feature or a redemption privilege. Opposite of callable bond.
The incapacity to be undone.
A trust that cannot be changed or canceled upon establishment without the consent…
The IRS is responsible for the collection, enforcement and to a degree the…
Acronym for International Securities Identification Number. A unique international…
The ISO currency code for the Iceland Krona. Learn more about the Icelandic króna. and Iceland at GoCurrency.com
ISM Manufacuring assesses the state of US industry by surveying executives…
ISM Non-Manufacturing gauge of business conditions in non-manufacturing industries,…
Acronym for Incentive Stock Option. A type of employee stock option which provides…
The currency of Israel. Learn more about the Israel Shekel and Israel at GoCurrency.com
A stock or bond which has been offered for sale by a corporation or government…
The date on which a bond, insurance policy or stock offering is issued. Also known as date of issue.
A firm or municipality offering, or having already offered, securities for sale…
The currency of Italy until 1 January 1999, when it was superseded by the euro….
An incurred expense which reduces an individual’s taxable income, in accordance…
The ISO currency code for the Italian Lira.
Acronym for Intermarket Trading System. A computer network that connects several…
A monthly measure of the change in purchases by corporate executives. One hundred…
A monthly measure of the change in purchases by corporate executives. One hundred…
The currency of Ivory Coast.See GoCurrency World Currencies Page & Currency Converter