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W formation: A term used in technical analysis, W formation refers to a chart on which the...
W-2 Form: A tax form used in the United States income tax system as an information return...
W-4 Form: A tax form used by employers to determine the correct amount of withholding...
W-9 Form for 2007: Taxform which certifies an individual's tax identification number. This form...
WACC: Weighted Average Cost of Capital. A calculation of a firm's cost of capital...
wage assignment: A protective provision in a loan, stating that in the event of a default, payments will be deducted from the borrower’s wages.
wage price spiral: A feedback loop in which inflation leads to an increase in wages, which in turn...
wages: The amount of compensation in exchange for labor.
waiting period: The period following the filing of a firmâ??s prospectus with the SEC and before...
waiver: An intentional relinquishment of some right, interest, or the like.
waiver of premium: An insurance policy clause that permits a policyholder to discontinue payment...
wall: See brought over the wall, Chinese Wall.
Wall Street: The name denoted for a narrow street in lower Manhattan , New York City, and...
Wall Street analyst: An analyst employed by a brokerage firm or another firm that manages client accounts. Also called sell-side analyst.
wallflower: A stock that has been highly disregarded by research analysts. Also called orphan stock.
wallpaper: A term denoting a worthless security. The term originates from the idea that...
war chest: The accruement of cash by a firm in anticipation of a capital-intensive event (i.e. an acquisition or a market consolidation).
warehouse receipt: A document guaranteeing the existence and availability of a given quantity and quality of a commodity in storage.
wares: Products for sale.
warrant: A security that gives the holder the right to purchase securities from the issuer...
warranty: A statement of fact or opinion regarding a firm's financial condition.
warranty deed: A Warranty Deed is a type of dead used in real estate. It guarantees that the...
Warren Buffett: Buffett is Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and arguably the greatest investor...
wash: The case in which two actions balance each other out. An example is a gain and a loss of equal magnitude.
wash sale: An illegal transaction an investor makes by simultaneously buying and selling...
wash sale rule: An IRS regulation preventing wash sales; the wash sale rule prohibits a taxpayer...
wasting asset: An asset that has a limited life, and therefore decreases in value over time (i.e. an option which is out of the money).
watch list: A list of securities being monitored closely by a brokerage in order to discover irregularities, where IRS rules are violated.
watered stock: A stock representing ownership of a firm whose total worth is less than its capital investment.
weak dollar: A dollar with a weak foreign exchange rate when paired with other foreign currencies.
weak market: A market with more sellers than buyers.
wear and tear: The gradual deterioration of an asset, resulting naturally from sustained, regular use.
weather derivative: A financial instrument used by firms to reduce the risk associated with adverse or unexpected weather.
wedge: Technical anlaysis term used to describe the chart formation in which price...
weighted: The quality of being modified in order to reflect proportional relevance.
weighted average: An average that takes into account the proportional relevance of each component, rather than treating each component equally.
weighted average cost of capital: WACC. A calculation of a firm's cost of capital in which each category of capital...
weighting: The allocation of the relative importance of items when combined.
Westpac Consumer Confidence - Australia: Officially called the Consumer Sentiment Index, this figure measures the level...
when issued: A transaction conditional on a security that has been authorized but not issued.
when, as, and if issued: Transaction conditional on a security which has been authorized but not yet issued. also called when issued.
whipsaw: To lose money in a volatile market as a result of buying securities before rapid drops and selling before rapid rises.
whisper number: The rumored quantity of earnings about to be reported, especially when they differ from the consensus forecast.
whistle blower: An employee who publicly reports illicit activities going on inside his or her company.
white knight: A potential acquirer who is sought out by a target company's management to take...
white paper: An educational report made available to the public that expounds on a particular industry issue.
white-collar: Refers to employees who perform knowledge work, such as those in professional, managerial or administrative positions.
whole life: A type of life insurance contract that provides for insurance coverage of the...
whole life insurance: See whole life.
wholesale: The sale of goods in high quantities to non-consumers, with the purpose of reselling these goods.
wholesale banking: Banking services for financial institutions.
Wholesale Inventories - United States: The stock of unsold goods held by wholesalers. Wholesalers act as intermediaries...
Wholesale Sales - Canada: The value of sales made by Canadian wholesalers. Wholesalers sell to industries...
wholesaler: A distributor who sells mainly to retailers and institutions, rather than consumers.
wholly-owned subsidiary: A subsidiary owned by its holding company.
wide market: A market with a large spread; the opposite of a close market.
widget: Widget: A hypothetical product used to explain a more complex business concept....
widow-and-orphan stock: A secure, stable stock in a non-cyclical industry, usually yielding large dividends.
wildcat strike: An unsanctioned stoppage of work while a labor contract is still in effect.
will: A legally enforceable declaration directing the disposal of a decedent's property. Also known as testament.
William's %R: Williams %R has proven very useful for anticipating market reversals.Overview  •...
William's Accumulation-Distribution: Williams' Accumulation-Distribution tracks the buying pressure and selling pressure.OverviewWilliams'...
Williams Act: Federal legislation enacted in 1966 imposing requirements on public tender offers,...
Wilshire 5000 Equity Index: A market-value weighted index which includes all NYSE and AMEX stocks and the most active over-the-counter stocks.
win-win: A market-value weighted index that includes all NYSE and AMEX stocks in addition to most active, over-the-counter stocks.
windfall: The unexpected receipt of money by a passive recipient.
window: The unexpected receipt of money by a passive recipient.
window of opportunity: The period of time during which an opportunity can be taken advantage of.
window-dressing: The period of time during which an opportunity can be taken advantage of.
winner's curse: The concept in bidding that states that 1) some buyers underestimate and others...
wire house: A firm who links its branch offices by a communication system, allowing for...
wire transfer: An electronic transfer of funds. Wire transfers can be done by a simple bank...
witching hour: See double witching hour, triple witching hour.
with interest: A type of bond in which the buyer must pay the seller the cumulative interest...
withdraw: To take money of an account for expenditure.
withdrawal: The removal of funds from an account.
withdrawal plan: A plan in which a mutual fund investor arranges to receive periodic, fixed payments...
withholding: A portion of an employee's income that an employer sends directly to the federal,...
withholding tax: A portion of an employee's income that an employer sends directly to the federal,...
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work force: The summation of employed and unemployed labor in a country or region.
work order: A document permitting the completion of a specific task.
Workers Compensation: A system providing compensation for employees who suffer injuries in the course of employment.
working capital: A measurement of a company’s available liquid assets, calculated by finding...
working capital loan: A short-term loan, which allows for the purchase of earning assets.
workout: An attempt to resolve a financially unfavorable situation, such as a bad loan
World Bank: a group of five international organizations responsible for providing finance...
world fund: A mutual fund investing in international stocks or bonds, including those of...
World Trade Organization: WTO. An international agency which encourages trade between member nations,...
worth: Value.
worthless: Having no value.
wrap account: Account in which a brokerage helps an investor find a money manager in exchange...
wrap fee: A charge for an investment program that bundles together a suite of services,...
wraparound loan: Account in which a brokerage helps an investor find a money manager in exchange...
write: Sell an option.
write down: Make a downward adjustment in the accounting value of an asset. opposite of write up.
write up: Make an upward adjustment in the accounting value of an asset. A write up sometimes...
write-off: To charge an asset amount to expense or loss, in order to reduce the value of that asset and one's earnings.
writer: The seller of an option contract. also called grantor or option writer.
written-down value: The net value of an asset, i.e. its original cost (its book value) minus depreciation...
WST: The ISO currency code for the Samoa (West) Tala. Learn more about currencies at GoCurrency.com
WTO: Abbr. World Trade Organization. An international agency that facilitates trade...

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