Whole Life Insurance

Whole Life Insurance Life insurance contract with an investment component. In this contract, a specified amount of money is paid upon the demise of the individual who has been insured, and a certain cash value is accumulated that can be borrowed against or redeemed by the … [Read more...]

Wholesale Money

Wholesale Money Large amounts of capital borrowed by organizations from banks and big financial institutions. This is an alternative way to raise money apart from share and bond issues. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Workout Period World Bank World … [Read more...]

Wholesale Mortgage Banking

Wholesale Mortgage Banking Purchase of loans issued by others, in which the buyer is provided servicing rights. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Workout Period World Bank World Fund World Investible Wealth Wrap … [Read more...]

Wi

Wi Short abbreviation of ‘When issued’, often used in financial industry Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Workout Period World Bank World Fund World Investible Wealth Wrap Account Write-Down Write-Off Writer Written-Down Value W-Type Bottom … [Read more...]

Wi Wi

Wi Wi Trading of treasury bills takes place on a wi basis during the time period when they are auctioned to the day they are settled. Wi wi traded bills are those that are traded before being auctioned. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Workout Period World … [Read more...]

Widow Maker

Widow Maker An investment that is exceptionally risky and may result in very large losses is referred to as a widow maker. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Widow Maker Wild Card Option Win & Loss Ratio Window Contract Winners Curse Wire House Witching Hour … [Read more...]

Wild Card Option

Wild Card Option A seller of treasury bonds futures has the right (called wild card option) to issue the ‘delivery intent’ notice at or prior to 8:00 p.m. (Chicago time) following the exchange’s closing for the day (3:15 p.m.), when the settlement price for the futures has been set. … [Read more...]

Win & Loss Ratio

Win & Loss Ratio Ratio of the number of trades won to the number of trades lost. The money lost or won is not taken into consideration, only the number of winning and losing trades. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Widow Maker Wild Card Option Win & Loss … [Read more...]

Window Contract

Window Contract An assured investment contract bought by making deposits over a ‘window’ or a specified time period in the future, ranging from three to twelve months. The credit rating guarantee is the same for all deposits. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Widow … [Read more...]

Winners Curse

Winners Curse Predicament encountered by uniformed bidders. For instance, in an IPO, uniformed bidders may receive bigger allotment of issues, while informed participants are aware that the stock is overpriced. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Widow Maker Wild Card … [Read more...]

Wire House

Wire House Firms that operate private wires to their branch offices or other commission/brokerage houses or firms. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Widow Maker Wild Card Option Win & Loss Ratio Window Contract Winners Curse Wire House Witching Hour With … [Read more...]

Witching Hour

Witching Hour The final hour of trading, from 3pm to 4pm, which is generally characterized by volatility and controlled by major professional and institutional traders. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Widow Maker Wild Card Option Win & Loss Ratio Window … [Read more...]

With Dividend

With Dividend Buying of shares in which the investor has the right to receive forthcoming dividend. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Widow Maker Wild Card Option Win & Loss Ratio Window Contract Winners Curse Wire House Witching Hour With Dividend With … [Read more...]

With Rights

With Rights Buying of shares in which an existing investor can purchase shares offered during the company’s rights issue by virtue of his ‘rights’ entitlement. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Widow Maker Wild Card Option Win & Loss Ratio Window Contract Winners … [Read more...]

Withdrawal Plan

Withdrawal Plan An agreement in which periodic and automatic mutual fund redemptions are established, with proceeds being mailed to the investor directly. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Withdrawal Plan Withholding Tax Without Without Recourse Woody … [Read more...]

Withholding Tax

Withholding Tax Tax imposed by the country of origin on earnings paid (generally on dividends) transferred from the country in which the firm is operating to its home country. It is the tax imposed on dividends paid in an overseas country. Random Finance Terms for the Letter … [Read more...]

Without

Without If there is no offer for a bid of 80 in the stock market, then ‘80 bid without’ would be the quote used. A one-way stock market is indicated by the term ‘without’. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Withdrawal Plan Withholding Tax Without Without Recourse … [Read more...]

Without Recourse

Without Recourse This phrase indicates that the lender does not have the right to seize assets or demand payment from any entity apart from the one/ones mentioned in the existing debt agreement in the case of non-payment. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Withdrawal … [Read more...]

Woody

Woody A colloquial term with sexual connotations, indicating a strong market that is experiencing an upward trend. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Withdrawal Plan Withholding Tax Without Without Recourse Woody Workers Compensation Working Capital … [Read more...]

Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation The compensation or monetary benefits paid by the state to workers who suffer injury or become disabled in the line of duty. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Withdrawal Plan Withholding Tax Without Without Recourse Woody Workers … [Read more...]