What is 'Macaroni Defense' An approach taken by a company that does not want to be taken over. The company issues a...
What is 'Quadruple Witching'
Quadruple witching refers to an expiration date that includes stock index futures, stock index options, stock options and single stock futures....
What is 'ILS'
For the Israeli New Sheqel (ILS), sometimes known as the Israeli New Sheqel (ILS), the currency abbreviation or currency sign is ILS....
DefinitionThe Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 index constituents that have increased their dividend payouts for 25 consecutive years or more. S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats...
What is 'L-Shaped Recovery' A type of economic recession and recovery that resembles an "L" shape in charting. An L-shaped recovery represents...
What is 'Half Commission Man' A half commission man is an individual who introduces clients to stock brokers or other market professionals...
What is 'Baccalaureate Bond' A zero-coupon bond issued by certain states to assist families in saving for college tuition by means of...
How do you find the real rate? The real interest rate can be calculated by removing the inflation rate from the current nominal interest...
What is 'Valoren Number' An identification number assigned to financial instruments in Switzerland. These numbers are similar to the CUSIP numbers that...
What is 'KWD' The currency abbreviation or currency symbol for the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD), the currency of Kuwait. The dinar is made...