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Paper Profit (Paper Loss)
What is 'Paper Profit (Paper Loss)' Unrealized capital gain (or capital loss) in an investment. It is calculated by comparing the market...
Passive Management
DefinitionPassive management is an investing strategy that tracks a market-weighted index or portfolio. The most popular method is to mimic the performance of an...
Parking
What is 'Parking' Parking in stock trading is the practice of selling shares to another party with the understanding that the original...
Profit Margin
DefinitionProfit margin, net margin, net profit margin or net profit ratio is a measure of profitability. It is calculated by finding the net profit...
Private Mortgage Insurance
What is Private Mortgage Insurance
Private mortgage insurance is insurance that protects a lender in the event that a borrower defaults on a conventional home...
Sales Charge
What is a 'Sales Charge' A sales charge is a commission paid by an investor on his or her investment in a...
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...
Quantity Discount
What is a 'Quantity Discount' A quantity discount is an incentive offered to a buyer that results in a decreased cost per...
Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT )
What is 'Qualified Personal Residence Trust – QPRT ' A specific type of trust that allows its creator to remove a personal...
Quality Management
DefinitionQuality management ensures that an organization, product or service is consistent. It has four main components: quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and quality...