Backdating
DefinitionOptions backdating is the practice of altering the date a stock option was granted, to a usually earlier date at which the underlying stock...
Bollinger bands
Bollinger bands saw its inception back in the late 20th century when John Bollinger – the creator of Bollinger bands – found a way...
Bagel Land
What is 'Bagel Land' A slang term that represents a stock or other security that is approaching $0 in price. Arriving in...
Bad Debt Reserve
What is 'Bad Debt Reserve' An account set aside by a company to account for and offset losses that arise as a...
Back Up The Truck
What is "backing up the truck?"
Backing up the truck refers to the purchase of a large position in a stock or other financial asset...
Bad Check
What is 'Bad Check' A check drawn on a nonexistent account or on an account with insufficient funds to honor the check...
Bailout Bond
What is 'Bailout Bond' A debt security issued by the Resolution Funding Corporation to bail out the savings and loan associations during...
Backpricing
What is 'Backpricing' A pricing method used in specific futures contracts whereby the price of the commodity to be delivered is priced...
Backorder
What is 'Backorder' An order for a good or service that cannot be filled at the current time due to a lack...
Baltic Dry Index
DefinitionThe Baltic Dry Index, is issued daily by the London-based Baltic Exchange. The BDI is a composite of the Capesize, Panamax and Supramax Timecharter...