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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...]
Working Capital
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Working Capital It is the difference in value of current assets and liabilities (exclusive of short term debt). Based on the company in question, current assets could include or exclude cash or cash equivalents. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Withdrawal Plan … [Read more...]
Working Capital Management
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Working Capital Management Management of current assets and liabilities to boost short term liquidity or cash flow. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Withdrawal Plan Withholding Tax Without Without Recourse Woody Workers Compensation Working Capital … [Read more...]
Working Capital Ratio
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Working Capital Ratio Representation of working capital in the form of a percentage of total sales. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Withdrawal Plan Withholding Tax Without Without Recourse Woody Workers Compensation Working Capital Working Capital … [Read more...]
Working Capital Turnover
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Working Capital Turnover A numerical measure that compares the amount of sales generated to the working capital used. It indicates how efficiently a company utilizes its working capital for sales generation. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Withdrawal Plan … [Read more...]
Workout
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Workout An arrangement of an informal nature between creditors and borrowers. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Withdrawal Plan Withholding Tax Without Without Recourse Woody Workers Compensation Working Capital Working Capital Management Working … [Read more...]
Workout Period
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Workout Period The period during which a temporary skew in yield relationships (usually occurring in a fixed income market) is realigned. Random Finance Terms for the Letter W Well Diversified Portfolio Wet Loan White Elephant White Knight White Paper Whole Life … [Read more...]
