A term used in technical analysis, W formation refers to a chart on which the…
A tax form used in the United States income tax system as an information return…
A tax form used by employers to determine the correct amount of withholding…
Taxform which certifies an individual’s tax identification number. This form…
Weighted Average Cost of Capital. A calculation of a firm’s cost of capital…
A protective provision in a loan, stating that in the event of a default, payments will be deducted from the borrower’s wages.
A feedback loop in which inflation leads to an increase in wages, which in turn…
The amount of compensation in exchange for labor.
The period following the filing of a firmâ??s prospectus with the SEC and before…
An intentional relinquishment of some right, interest, or the like.
An insurance policy clause that permits a policyholder to discontinue payment…
See brought over the wall, Chinese Wall.
The name denoted for a narrow street in lower Manhattan , New York City, and…
A term denoting a worthless security. The term originates from the idea that…
The name denoted for a narrow street in lower Manhattan , New York City, and…
An analyst employed by a brokerage firm or another firm that manages client accounts. Also called sell-side analyst.
The accruement of cash by a firm in anticipation of a capital-intensive event (i.e. an acquisition or a market consolidation).
A document guaranteeing the existence and availability of a given quantity and quality of a commodity in storage.
Products for sale.
A security that gives the holder the right to purchase securities from the issuer…
A statement of fact or opinion regarding a firm’s financial condition.
A Warranty Deed is a type of dead used in real estate. It guarantees that the…
Buffett is Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and arguably the greatest investor…
The case in which two actions balance each other out. An example is a gain and a loss of equal magnitude.
An illegal transaction an investor makes by simultaneously buying and selling…
An IRS regulation preventing wash sales; the wash sale rule prohibits a taxpayer…
An asset that has a limited life, and therefore decreases in value over time (i.e. an option which is out of the money).
A list of securities being monitored closely by a brokerage in order to discover irregularities, where IRS rules are violated.
A stock representing ownership of a firm whose total worth is less than its capital investment.
A dollar with a weak foreign exchange rate when paired with other foreign currencies.
A market with more sellers than buyers.
The gradual deterioration of an asset, resulting naturally from sustained, regular use.
A financial instrument used by firms to reduce the risk associated with adverse or unexpected weather.
Technical anlaysis term used to describe the chart formation in which price…
he quality of being modified in order to reflect proportional relevance.
The quality of being modified in order to reflect proportional relevance.
WACC. A calculation of a firm’s cost of capital in which each category of capital…
The allocation of the relative importance of items when combined.
Officially called the Consumer Sentiment Index, this figure measures the level…
Transaction conditional on a security which has been authorized but not yet issued. also called when issued.
A transaction conditional on a security that has been authorized but not issued.
To lose money in a volatile market as a result of buying securities before rapid drops and selling before rapid rises.
The rumored quantity of earnings about to be reported, especially when they differ from the consensus forecast.
An employee who publicly reports illicit activities going on inside his or her company.
Refers to employees who perform knowledge work, such as those in professional, managerial or administrative positions.
A potential acquirer who is sought out by a target company’s management to take…
An educational report made available to the public that expounds on a particular industry issue.
A type of life insurance contract that provides for insurance coverage of the…
See whole life.
The sale of goods in high quantities to non-consumers, with the purpose of reselling these goods.
Banking services for financial institutions.
The stock of unsold goods held by wholesalers. Wholesalers act as intermediaries…
A distributor who sells mainly to retailers and institutions, rather than consumers.
The value of sales made by Canadian wholesalers. Wholesalers sell to industries…
A subsidiary owned by its holding company.
A market with a large spread; the opposite of a close market.
Widget: A hypothetical product used to explain a more complex business concept….
A secure, stable stock in a non-cyclical industry, usually yielding large dividends.
An unsanctioned stoppage of work while a labor contract is still in effect.
A legally enforceable declaration directing the disposal of a decedent’s property. Also known as testament.
Williams’ Accumulation-Distribution tracks the buying pressure and selling pressure.OverviewWilliams’…
Federal legislation enacted in 1966 imposing requirements on public tender offers,…
Williams %R has proven very useful for anticipating market reversals.Overview •…
A market-value weighted index which includes all NYSE and AMEX stocks and the most active over-the-counter stocks.
The unexpected receipt of money by a passive recipient.
The unexpected receipt of money by a passive recipient.
The period of time during which an opportunity can be taken advantage of.
The period of time during which an opportunity can be taken advantage of.
The concept in bidding that states that 1) some buyers underestimate and others…
A market-value weighted index that includes all NYSE and AMEX stocks in addition to most active, over-the-counter stocks.
A firm who links its branch offices by a communication system, allowing for…
An electronic transfer of funds. Wire transfers can be done by a simple bank…
See double witching hour, triple witching hour.
To take money of an account for expenditure.
The removal of funds from an account.
A plan in which a mutual fund investor arranges to receive periodic, fixed payments…
A portion of an employee’s income that an employer sends directly to the federal,…
A portion of an employee’s income that an employer sends directly to the federal,…
A type of bond in which the buyer must pay the seller the cumulative interest…
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A system providing compensation for employees who suffer injuries in the course of employment.
The summation of employed and unemployed labor in a country or region.
A measurement of a company’s available liquid assets, calculated by finding…
A short-term loan, which allows for the purchase of earning assets.
A document permitting the completion of a specific task.
An attempt to resolve a financially unfavorable situation, such as a bad loan
a group of five international organizations responsible for providing finance…
A mutual fund investing in international stocks or bonds, including those of…
WTO. An international agency which encourages trade between member nations,…
Value.
Having no value.
Account in which a brokerage helps an investor find a money manager in exchange…
Account in which a brokerage helps an investor find a money manager in exchange…
A charge for an investment program that bundles together a suite of services,…
Sell an option.
Make a downward adjustment in the accounting value of an asset. opposite of write up.
To charge an asset amount to expense or loss, in order to reduce the value of that asset and one’s earnings.
The seller of an option contract. also called grantor or option writer.
Make an upward adjustment in the accounting value of an asset. A write up sometimes…
The net value of an asset, i.e. its original cost (its book value) minus depreciation…
The ISO currency code for the Samoa (West) Tala. Learn more about currencies at GoCurrency.com
Abbr. World Trade Organization. An international agency that facilitates trade…