Dealer Market

What is a 'Dealer Market' A financial market mechanism wherein multiple dealers post prices at which they will buy or sell a...

De Jure Corporation

Definition When a business organization fails to qualify to be treated as a de jure corporation, the terms "de facto corporation" and "corporation by estoppel"...

Dalian Commodities Exchange

What is 'Dalian Commodities Exchange' A commodities exchange located in Dalian, China. The Dalian Commodities Exchange trades futures contracts on soybeans and...

Deal Flow

DefinitionDeal flow is a term used by finance professionals such as venture capitalists, angel investors, private equity investors and investment bankers to refer to...

Dead Hand Provision

What is 'Dead Hand Provision' A stipulation on a defense mechanism (or poison pill) used by companies in order to protect against...

Defined-Contribution Plan

DefinitionA defined contribution plan is a type of retirement plan in which the employer, employee or both make contributions on a regular basis. Individual...

Dividend Yield

DefinitionThe dividend yield or dividend-price ratio of a share is the dividend per share, divided by the price per share. It is also a...

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

What is 'Days Sales Outstanding - DSO' Days sales outstanding (DSO) is a measure of the average number of days that a...

Dealer Option

What is 'Dealer Option' An option issued on the physical inventory of a commodity. A dealer option is typically issued by companies...

Dalal Street

DefinitionDalal Street in downtown Mumbai, India is the address of the Bombay Stock Exchange and several related financial firms and institutions. When Bombay Stock...