Tag: trading
Quadruple Witching
What is 'Quadruple Witching'
Quadruple witching refers to an expiration date that includes stock index futures, stock index options, stock options and single stock futures....
Z
What is 'Z' A Nasdaq stock symbol specifying that the stock is a miscellaneous entity, such as a depositary receipt, stub, additional...
Zacks Lifecycle Indexes
What is 'Zacks Lifecycle Indexes' A series of indexes developed by Zacks Investment Research, Inc., to provide a benchmark for the lifecycle...
Painting The Tape
What is painting the tape and how does it work
When it comes to investments, there's always the risk of manipulation. One type of manipulation...
Yankee CD
What is 'Yankee CD' A certificate of deposit (CD) that is issued in the United States by a branch or agency of...
OHLC Chart
Definition
An open-high-low-close chart is a type of chart typically used to illustrate movements in the price of a financial instrument over time. Each vertical...
S&P 600
DefinitionThe S&P SmallCap 600 Index, more commonly known as the S&P 600, is a stock market index from Standard & Poor's. It covers roughly...
NASDAQ Global Select Market Composite
What is 'NASDAQ Global Select Market Composite' A market capitalization-weighted index made up of U.S.-based and international stocks that represent the NASDAQ...
NASDAQ OMX 100 Index
What is 'NASDAQ OMX 100 Index' A market-capitalization weighted index made up of the 100 largest companies listed on the NASDAQ OMX...
Y
What is 'Y' A letter that appears on a Nasdaq stock symbol specifying that a particular stock is an American Depositary Receipt....