Tag: definition
Impound
What is 'Impound' An account maintained by mortgage companies to collect amounts such as hazard insurance, property taxes, private mortgage insurance and...
In-House
What is 'In-House' In-house refers to conducting an activity or operation within a company, instead of relying on outsourcing. A firm uses...
Intrinsic Value
In the market of finance, the term intrinsic value can have two distinct meanings: Intrinsic value, is the difference between the strike price...
Individual Retirement Account – IRA
DefinitionAn individual retirement account is a form of "individual retirement plan", provided by many financial institutions, that provides tax advantages for retirement savings in...
Illiquid Option
What is 'Illiquid Option' An option contract that cannot be sold for cash quickly at the prevailing market price. Illiquid options have...
Implied Authority
What is implied authority and how can it help your business
Implied authority is a legal concept that applies to businesses and other organizations. It...
Impaired Capital
What is 'Impaired Capital' 1. When a bank's actual assets are worth less than their stated value. When a bank has impaired...
Idiosyncratic Risk
What is 'Idiosyncratic Risk'
Idiosyncratic risk, also referred to as unsystematic risk, is the risk that is endemic to a particular asset such as a...
Implied Call
What is an implied call and how can you use it in your trading strategy
An implied call is a situation in which the underlying...
Immediate Or Cancel Order (IOC)
What is an 'Immediate Or Cancel Order - IOC' An immediate or cancel order (IOC) is an order to buy or sell...