Tag: investment
Sales Charge
What is a 'Sales Charge' A sales charge is a commission paid by an investor on his or her investment in a...
National Bank
What is a 'National Bank' A national bank, in the United States, is a commercial bank chartered by the comptroller of the...
Paraplanning
What is 'Paraplanning' A relatively new position within the financial planning industry that involves the performance of the administrative duties of a...
Quarterly Income Preferred Securities (QUIPS)
What is 'Quarterly Income Preferred Securities - QUIPS' Shares that are an interest in a limited partnership that exists solely for the...
Qualified Professional Asset Manager (QPAM)
What is 'Qualified Professional Asset Manager - QPAM' A registered investment advisor/manager. The criteria for qualifying as a QPAM are defined by...
Qualified Trust
What is 'Qualified Trust' A tax-advantaged fiduciary relationship between an employer and an employee in the form of a stock bonus, pension,...
Qualifying Investment
What is 'Qualifying Investment' An investment purchased with pretax income. Money invested in a qualifying investment trust, annuity or plan is exempt...
Qualitative Analysis
What is 'Qualitative Analysis' Qualitative analysis is a securities analysis that uses subjective judgment based on unquantifiable information, such as management expertise,...
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 Special Representative Agreement (QSR)
What is 'Qualified Special Representative Agreement - QSR' An agreement between broker-dealers to clear trades without the interaction of the NASDAQ ACT...