Definition
The Kagi chart is a chart used for tracking price movements and to make decisions on purchasing stock. It differs from traditional stock charts such as the Candlestick chart by being mostly independent of time. This feature aids in...
Definition
In economics, Kondratiev waves are hypothesized cycle-like phenomena in the modern world economy.
Kondratiev Wave
What is 'Kondratiev Wave'
An economic theory created by Soviet economist Nikolai Kondratiev that states that Western capitalist economies are susceptible to high performance volatility.
Also known as...
What is 'Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLS) .KL' The former name for what became the Bursa Malaysia in 2004, the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange was established in 1976. Its precursors were the Singapore Stockbrokers' Association, which was...
What is a key rate and why is it important
A key rate is a specific interest rate that is closely watched by investors because it can give clues about the future direction of monetary policy. The most well-known key...
What is 'Katie Couric Clause' A slang term for a controversial proposed clause from a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule (formally known as the Executive Compensation and Related Party Disclosure). This clause, if implemented, would require...
What is 'Kakaku Yusen' The system of pricing that is used by the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Under the Kakaku Yusen system, a lower-priced trade is given priority over a higher-priced trade for a sell order. Conversely, higher-priced...
What is 'Klinger Oscillator'
A technical indicator developed by Stephen Klinger that is used to determine long-term trends of money flow while remaining sensitive enough to short-term fluctuations to enable a trader to predict short-term reversals. This indicator compares the...
Definition
In economics, Kondratiev waves are hypothesized cycle-like phenomena in the modern world economy.
Kondratieff Wave
What is 'Kondratieff Wave'
A long-term cycle present in capitalist economies that represents long-term, high-growth and low-growth economic periods. This theory was founded by Nikolai D. Kondratieff...
What is 'KZT' The currency abbreviation or currency symbol for the Kazakhstan tenge (KZT) is for the currency of Kazakhstan. The tenge is made of 100 tiyn and is often presented with the symbol (__). The name...
What is a 'Knock-Out Option' A knock-out option is an option with a built-in mechanism to expire worthless if a specified price level is exceeded. A knock-out option sets a cap to the level an option can...