Tag: definition
Knock-Out Option
What is a 'Knock-Out Option' A knock-out option is an option with a built-in mechanism to expire worthless if a specified price...
Kondratieff Wave
Definition
In economics, Kondratiev waves are hypothesized cycle-like phenomena in the modern world economy.
Kondratieff Wave
What is 'Kondratieff Wave'
A long-term cycle present in capitalist economies that...
Klinger Oscillator
What is 'Klinger Oscillator'
A technical indicator developed by Stephen Klinger that is used to determine long-term trends of money flow while remaining sensitive enough...
Key Rate
What is a key rate and why is it important
A key rate is a specific interest rate that is closely watched by investors because...
Key Currency
What is 'Key Currency' The currency used as a reference in an international transaction or when setting an exchange rate. The key...
Kangaroos
DefinitionThe kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae. In common use the term is used to describe the largest species from this family,...
Kiosk
What is 'Kiosk' A kiosk is a small, temporary, stand-alone booth used in high-traffic areas for marketing purposes. A kiosk is usually...
Hard Loan
What is 'Hard Loan' A foreign loan that must be paid in the currency of a nation that has stability and a...
Hedge Clause
What is 'Hedge Clause' A provision included in published financial reports that indemnifies the author, or authors, against any responsibility for any...
Heating Degree Day (HDD)
What is 'Heating Degree Day - HDD' The number of degrees that a day's average temperature is below 65oFahrenheit (18o Celsius), the...