Hard Dollars
What are hard dollars
Hard dollars are funds that are specifically designated for a particular purpose. In business, hard dollars usually refer to expenditures that...
Home Equity Loan
DefinitionA home equity loan is a type of loan in which the borrower uses the equity of his or her home as collateral. The...
Hands-Off Investor
What is 'Hands-Off Investor' An investor who prefers to set an investment portfolio and make only minor changes for a long period...
Halted Issue
What is 'Halted Issue' A planned security offering that does not go forward as planned. A halted issue can relate to an...
Hamburg Stock Exchange (HAM) .H
What is 'Hamburg Stock Exchange (HAM) .H' This now-defunct exchange was located in Hamburg, Germany. It traded stocks, bonds and other securities...
Heads Of Agreement
What is 'Heads Of Agreement' A non-binding document outlining the main issues relevant to a tentative partnership agreement. Heads of agreement represents...
Hang Seng Index (HSI)
What is 'Hang Seng Index - HSI' A market capitalization-weighted index of 40 of the largest companies that trade on the Hong...
Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA)
What is 'Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act - HIPAA' An act created by the U.S Congress in 1996 that amends both...
Happiness Economics
DefinitionThe economics of happiness or happiness economics is the quantitative and theoretical study of happiness, positive and negative affect, well-being, quality of life, life...