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Keepwell Agreement

Keepwell Agreement

What is a Keepwell Agreement A Keepwell Agreement is a contract between a parent company and its subsidiary stating that the subsidiary will not be...
kicker

Kicker

Most people are familiar with debt instruments such as bonds and notes. A relatively new addition to the debt landscape is the kicker, which...

Killer Application

DefinitionIn marketing terminology, a killer application is any computer program that is so necessary or desirable that it proves the core value of some...

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

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...

Kiasu

DefinitionKiasu is a Hokkien word that means a grasping, selfish attitude. Kiasu What is 'Kiasu' A Chinese adjective used to describe a...

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...

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