Archives for August 2010

Specialist

Specialist A member firm that is assigned securities by the exchange and is responsible for maintaining their fair and proper trade. Members wishing to leave, order or carry out a transaction approach the specialist. Every security on the exchange has a single specialist. … [Read more...]

Specific Risk

Specific Risk Refer ‘unique risk’ definition Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Soft Dollars Sole Proprietorship Sovereign Risk Span Special Dividend Special Drawing Rights (SDR) Specialist Specific Issues Market Specific Risk Spectail … [Read more...]

Speculative Demand (for money)

Speculative Demand It is the requirement to have cash in order to take advantage of investing opportunities that may come up in the future. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Speculative Demand Speculative Grade Bond Speculative Motive Speculator Speed Spice … [Read more...]

Speculative Grade Bond

Speculative Grade Bond Unrated bonds or those given a Ba or lower Moody’s rating, or a BB or lower S&P rating. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Speculative Demand Speculative Grade Bond Speculative Motive Speculator Speed Spice … [Read more...]

Speculative Motive

Speculative Motive It is wish to be in possession of cash in case a suitable investment opportunity arises. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Speculative Demand Speculative Grade Bond Speculative Motive Speculator Speed Spice … [Read more...]

Speculator

Speculator An individual who speculates changes in prices and seeks to make profits by buying and selling stocks or money market instruments. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Speculative Demand Speculative Grade Bond Speculative Motive Speculator Speed Spice … [Read more...]

Speed

Speed Refer ‘prepayment speed’ definition Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Speculative Demand Speculative Grade Bond Speculative Motive Speculator Speed Spice Trader Spike Spin-Off Split Split-Fee Option … [Read more...]

Spice Trader

Spice Trader An aggressive trader who likes to invest in high risk opportunities in order to earn higher returns. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Speculative Demand Speculative Grade Bond Speculative Motive Speculator Speed Spice … [Read more...]

Spike

Spike A sharp and significant move in the price of a security in either direction. Also refers to a trade confirmation slip containing information like stock, price, account etc. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Speculative Demand Speculative Grade Bond Speculative … [Read more...]

Split

Split Refers to the stock split (splitting one share into multiple shares) of a company. The investors’ equity in the company stays the same, but the number of shares owned increases and per share price becomes the price of share on the day before split divided by the number of … [Read more...]

Split-Fee Option

Split-Fee Option It is an option through which an option’s original terms can be extended to a later date. It requires the investor to pay two fees, one before and another after the window period, after which the extension becomes valid. Random Finance Terms for the Letter … [Read more...]

Split-Rate Tax System

Split-Rate Tax System In this tax system, retained earnings are taxed at a higher rate than the earnings which are given out in the form of dividends. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Split-Rate Tax System Spot Exchange Rates Spot Futures Parity Theorem Spot … [Read more...]

Spot Exchange Rates

Spot Exchange Rates The rate of exchange on currencies delivered immediately. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Split-Rate Tax System Spot Exchange Rates Spot Futures Parity Theorem Spot Interest Rate Spot Lending Spot Markets Spot Month Spot Price Spot … [Read more...]

Spot Futures Parity Theorem

Spot Futures Parity Theorem The theoretically right relationship between future and spot prices is described by this theorem. Arbitrage opportunities arise when the parity relationship does not hold true. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Split-Rate Tax System Spot … [Read more...]

Spot Interest Rate

Spot Interest Rate The interest rate that is fixed on the same day on which the loan is given out. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Split-Rate Tax System Spot Exchange Rates Spot Futures Parity Theorem Spot Interest Rate Spot Lending Spot Markets Spot … [Read more...]

Spot Lending

Spot Lending When mortgages are initiated for borrowers who applied directly. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Split-Rate Tax System Spot Exchange Rates Spot Futures Parity Theorem Spot Interest Rate Spot Lending Spot Markets Spot Month Spot Price Spot … [Read more...]

Spot Markets

Spot Markets Securities or commodities markets where selling happens for cash and delivery is immediate. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Split-Rate Tax System Spot Exchange Rates Spot Futures Parity Theorem Spot Interest Rate Spot Lending Spot Markets Spot … [Read more...]

Spot Month

Spot Month With respect to a futures contract, it is the nearest month of delivery. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Split-Rate Tax System Spot Exchange Rates Spot Futures Parity Theorem Spot Interest Rate Spot Lending Spot Markets Spot Month Spot Price Spot … [Read more...]

Spot Price

Spot Price Also known as cash price, it is the existing market price of a physical commodity. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Split-Rate Tax System Spot Exchange Rates Spot Futures Parity Theorem Spot Interest Rate Spot Lending Spot Markets Spot Month Spot … [Read more...]

Spot Rate

Spot Rate It is the theoretical yield on a Treasury security with no coupon. Random Finance Terms for the Letter S Split-Rate Tax System Spot Exchange Rates Spot Futures Parity Theorem Spot Interest Rate Spot Lending Spot Markets Spot Month Spot Price Spot … [Read more...]