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...
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...
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...