GLOSSARY
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Welcome to our comprehensive glossary of stock market terms. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting your journey in the world of finance, our glossary aims to provide you with clear and concise explanations of key terms and concepts. Simply click on any alphabet below to explore the terms starting with that letter.
Glossary
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| K | An NYSE ticker symbol specifying that the stock is a nonvoting share. |
| K-Percent Rule | The K-Percent Rule is a monetary theory that states that the Federal Reserve should target the growth rate of money supply to equal k-percent of the growth in gross domestic product (GDP). |
| K-Ratio | A performance metric that measures the consistency of an investment's returns over time. |
| Kagi Chart | A type of chart used in technical analysis that is composed of vertical lines (or "kagi") to illustrate general levels of supply and demand for certain assets. |
| Kairi Relative Index | A technical indicator used to spot relationships between current and historical prices. |
| Kaizen | A Japanese business philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement and involves all employees. |
| Kamikaze Defense | A type of takeover defense mechanism used by companies to prevent hostile takeovers. |
| Kanban | A scheduling system used in manufacturing and logistics to improve efficiency and reduce waste. |
| Kangaroo Bond | A type of foreign bond issued in the Australian market by non-Australian firms and denominated in Australian dollars. |
| Kangaroos | Shares in Australian companies traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. |
| Kappa | A measure of the sensitivity of an option's price to changes in the volatility of its underlying asset. |
| Karl Marx | A philosopher and economist famous for his ideas about capitalism and communism. |
| Katie Couric Clause | A slang term for an exit package given to a terminated employee that is much larger than what would normally be given. |
| Kazakhstan National Fund | The sovereign wealth fund of Kazakhstan; established in 2000 to manage the country's oil revenues. |
| KBW Bank Index | An economic index consisting of the stocks of 24 banking companies. |
| Keep and Pay | A bankruptcy proceeding where a debtor retains possession of an asset and continues to make payments on it. |
| Keepwell Agreement | An agreement between a parent company and its subsidiary to provide financial support for a specified period of time. |
| Keiretsu | A Japanese term describing a group of affiliated companies that work together to achieve mutual success. |
| Kelley School of Business | The business school at Indiana University; named after E.W. Kelley; an alumnus and successful businessman. |
| Kellogg School of Management | The business school at Northwestern University; named after John L. Kellogg;a philanthropist and businessman. |
| Kelly Criterion | A mathematical formula used by investors to determine the optimal size of a series of bets or investments. |
| Keltner Channel | A volatility-based technical analysis indicator that uses two bands plotted above and below an exponential moving average to identify potential price breakouts. |
| Kenneth Arrow | An American economist who won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1972 for his contributions to general equilibrium theory and welfare economics. |
| Kenneth I. Chenault | The former CEO and Chairman of American Express from 2001-2018. |
| Kenney Rule | A rule stating that mutual fund companies must have at least 300% asset coverage for all borrowings after a fund's inception date. |
| Keogh Plan | A tax-deferred retirement plan for self-employed individuals or unincorporated businesses. |
| KES (Kenyan Shilling) | The currency code for the Kenyan shilling; the official currency of Kenya. |
| Key Currency | A currency used as a benchmark for international trade or investment agreements. |
| Key Employee | An employee who plays a critical role in the success of a company due to their skills;experience or knowledge. |
| Key Money | Money paid by a tenant to a landlord in exchange for being granted a lease on a property. |
| Key Performance Indicators (KPI) | A set of quantifiable measures used by a company to evaluate its performance against its strategic goals or objectives. |
| Key Person Insurance | A type of life insurance policy taken out by a company on the life of an important employee or executive whose death would have a significant impact on the company's operations or finances |
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