Quiet Filing

What is 'Quiet Filing' The name given to an IPO filing where important details are intentionally excluded. Sent to the SEC in...

Qualifying Investment

What is 'Qualifying Investment' An investment purchased with pretax income. Money invested in a qualifying investment trust, annuity or plan is exempt...

Quartile

DefinitionA quartile is a type of quantile. The first quartile is defined as the middle number between the smallest number and the median of...

Qualified Trust

What is 'Qualified Trust' A tax-advantaged fiduciary relationship between an employer and an employee in the form of a stock bonus, pension,...

Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)

What is 'Qualified Domestic Relations Order - QDRO ' A type of court order typically found in a divorce agreement that recognizes...

Qualified Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity (QPSA)

Qualified Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity (QPSA) What is 'Qualified Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity - QPSA' A death benefit that is paid to the...

Quantity Supplied

What is 'Quantity Supplied' In economics, quantity supplied describes the amount of goods or services that are supplied at a given market...

Qualified Production Activities Income (QPAI)

Qualified Production Activities Income (QPAI) What is 'Qualified Production Activities Income - QPAI' Income derived from domestic production that qualifies for...

Qualifying Annuity

What is 'Qualifying Annuity' This type of annuity is similar to any other, except that it has been approved by the IRS...

Qualified Professional Asset Manager (QPAM)

What is 'Qualified Professional Asset Manager - QPAM' A registered investment advisor/manager. The criteria for qualifying as a QPAM are defined by...