Open Repo

Open Repo Repurchase agreement that has no fixed end date. The understanding is renewed every day with both borrower and lender having the option to exit the transaction when they choose. Typically, the rate is adjusted to match prevailing rates and is also higher than that paid on … [Read more...]

Open-End Fund

Open-End Fund Mutual fund where investing company sells new shares or units to the general public. These units or shares can be redeemed at any time by the investor at a price equal to the net value of assets (NAV) in the investing company’s portfolio. Computation of NAV is done at … [Read more...]

Open End Lease

Open End Lease Agreement drawn up during lease creating an obligation on the lessee to buy the property when lease expires. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Open Position Open Repo Open-End Fund Open End Lease Open-End Mortgage Open-Market Operation Open-Market … [Read more...]

Open-End Mortgage

Open-End Mortgage Opposite of closed end mortgage. Mortgage against which it is possible to issue additional debts. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Open Position Open Repo Open-End Fund Open End Lease Open-End Mortgage Open-Market Operation Open-Market Purchase … [Read more...]

Open-Market Operation

Open-Market Operation Technique used by monetary authorities to regulate domestic supply of money by buying or selling government securities. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Open Position Open Repo Open-End Fund Open End Lease Open-End Mortgage Open-Market … [Read more...]

Open-Market Purchase Operation

Open-Market Purchase Operation Strategy of systematically repurchasing stock at prevailing price through market dealings, where other investors are also engaged in competitive bidding. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Open Position Open Repo Open-End Fund Open End … [Read more...]

Open-Outcry

Open-Outcry Calling out method used to trade in futures at exchanges. The buy and sell quotes are communicated to all traders in the floor by open cry. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Open Position Open Repo Open-End Fund Open End Lease Open-End … [Read more...]

Opening, The

Opening, The Also refer, ‘Close’. The time period when trading actually begins in the day. Any transaction made in this phase is a trade executed ‘at the opening’. This phase is designated by the exchange. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Open Position Open … [Read more...]

Opening Purchase

Opening Purchase First of many buy transactions made by investor to initiate or enhance a long position in options series. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Opening Price Opening Purchase Opening Sale Operating Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio Operating … [Read more...]

Opening Sale

Opening Sale First sale transaction in a series of many, aimed at giving the investor a short position in an options series. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Opening Price Opening Purchase Opening Sale Operating Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio Operating … [Read more...]

Operating Cash Flow

Operating Cash Flow Measurement of funds generated by operations not factoring in working capital needs or capital expenditure. Denotes earnings prior to depreciation less taxes due. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Opening Price Opening Purchase Opening … [Read more...]

Operating Cash Flow Ratio

Operating Cash Flow Ratio Statistic that measures the extent to which current liabilities can be fulfilled by the cash flow arising from operations in a business. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Opening Price Opening Purchase Opening Sale Operating Cash … [Read more...]

Operating Cycle

Operating Cycle Time gap ensuing between purchase of raw materials or services and the commencement of earnings derived from their use. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Opening Price Opening Purchase Opening Sale Operating Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow … [Read more...]

Operating Exposure

Operating Exposure The magnitude to which changes in exchange rates in conjunction with other price fluctuations will affect the future cash flow for operating expenses for a company. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Opening Price Opening Purchase Opening … [Read more...]

Operating Profit Margin

Operating Profit Margin Ratio comparing operating margin with net sales. Shows how well costs are being controlled. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Opening Price Opening Purchase Opening Sale Operating Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio Operating Cycle Operating … [Read more...]

Operating Lease

Operating Lease Lease valid for short term where contract term is less than the equipment’s expected life span. The maintenance costs and service charges are paid by the lessor. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Opening Price Opening Purchase Opening Sale Operating … [Read more...]

Operating Leverage

Operating Leverage Costs of operation incurred in business that are fixed but influence fluctuation in profits. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Opening Price Opening Purchase Opening Sale Operating Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio Operating Cycle Operating … [Read more...]

Operating Risk

Operating Risk Risk inherent in a business but distinct from financial risk. Risk arising out of operating leverage. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Operating Margin Operating Risk Operationally Efficient Market Opinion of Title Opinion Shopping Opportunity Cost of … [Read more...]

Opinion of Title

Opinion of Title Legal opinion validating the ownership to property by means of verifying title deeds. Such a document can be insured. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Operating Margin Operating Risk Operationally Efficient Market Opinion of Title Opinion … [Read more...]

Opinion Shopping

Opinion Shopping SEC prohibited practice involving attaining reporting objectives by a corporation through questionable accounting practices. The corporation often uses an auditor who is a willing participant in such practices. Random Finance Terms for the Letter O Operating … [Read more...]