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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...
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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...

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