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Beta (beta coefficient or β) is a finance term that represents risk of a financial instrument. In simple terms, it is a numerical value...

What is 'Back Month Contract' A type of futures contract that expires in any month past the front month futures contract. The...

What is a 'Canceled Check' A canceled check is a check that has cleared the depositor's account and has been marked "canceled"...

DefinitionPenny stocks, also known as cent stocks in some countries, are common shares of small public companies that trade at low prices per share....

What is a 'Qualified Opinion' A qualified opinion is a statement issued after an audit is done by a professional auditor that suggests the information...

DefinitionQuality management ensures that an organization, product or service is consistent. It has four main components: quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and quality...

DefinitionA warehouse receipt is a document that provides proof of ownership of commodities that are stored in a warehouse, vault, or depository for safekeeping....

What is 'Weak Shorts' Traders or investors who hold a short position in a stock or other financial asset who will close...

What is 'Gamma Neutral' A method of managing risk in options trading by establishing an asset portfolio whose delta rate of change...

What is 'Gap Amount' Insurance will only cover a certain amount of coverage if leased items are stolen or totaled. There is...