Personal Finance Glossary     Browse Glossary : A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   All O Obligor An "obligor" is the person or entity required to perform on a debt or obligation. In loan... more   OCC The "Options Clearing Corporation" or "OCC" is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing... more   Odd Lot An "odd lot" is a trading order for less than 100 shares of... more   Off-Balance Sheet Financing "Off balance sheet financing" refers to a form of financing which is structured so as to not... more   Offering The term "offering" refers to the offering of an issue of securities or bonds presented for sale. ... more   Offering Circular An "offering circular" is the document substantially similar to a prospectus used for securities... more   Offering Memorandum An "offering memorandum" is a document setting forth the terms of a private placement securities... more   Office Lease An "office lease" is a legal contract where one party (typically referred to as the "landlord" or... more   Official Statement An "official statement" is a securities document describing the offering of a municipal security,... more   OID An "original issue discount" or "OID" refers to a bond or other debt security that is issued at... more   Online Broker An "online broker" is a stockbroker who has an online system for customers to buy and sell... more   Online Contract An "online contract" is a contract that governs the use of a Web site by viewers of the site. The... more   Open End Fund An "open end fund" or "open end mutual fund" is the most common type of mutual fund. Investors may... more   Open End Mutual Fund An "open end mutual fund" or "open end fund" is the most common type of mutual fund. Investors may... more   Opening Bell An "opening bell" is a bell that rings to signify the day's start of trading on a stock... more   Operating Lease An "operating lease" is a lease that is not a capital or finance lease. An operating lease usually... more   Operating Margin "Operating margin" is the ratio of operating income divided by sales revenue, expressed as a... more   Option An "option" gives the holder of the option the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an... more   Option Agreement An "option agreement" is a contract giving the option holder the right to acquire an asset on... more   Options Backdating "Options backdating" refers to the granting an option that is dated prior to the date that the... more   Options Clearing Corporation The "Options Clearing Corporation" or "OCC" is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing... more   Options Contract The term "options contract" refers to one option contract representing 100 shares of the underlying... more   Ordinary and Necessary Expenses The phrase "ordinary and necessary expenses" is a tax term relating to what is allowable as a tax... more   Ordinary Annuity An "ordinary annuity" refers to a series of equal payments over a fixed number of... more   Ordinary Income "Ordinary income" is income subject to taxation at full or ordinary rates rather than at favorable... more   Ordinary Loss An "ordinary loss" refers to a loss for tax purposes that is not a capital loss and that is fully... more   Original Issue Discount An "original issue discount" or "OID" refers to a bond or other debt security that is issued at... more   Origination "Origination" in the loan context refers to a process whereby the lender or its agent handles the... more   Origination Fee The term "origination fee" refers to a fee charged by a lender in connection with making a loan. ... more   Origination Points The term "origination points" refers to a fee charged by a lender in connection with making a loan.... more   OTC The term "OTC" or "over-the-counter" refers to a market in which security transactions are... more   OTC Bulletin Board The "OTC Bulletin Board" or "Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board" refers to an electronic trading... more   Out of the Money The phrase "out of the money" refers to either (1) a call option whose exercise price is above the... more   Out-of-Pocket Expenses "Out-of-pocket expenses" refers to direct outlays of cash. Companies will often reimburse... more   Outsourcing The term "outsourcing" refers to the concept of paying an outside company to handle internal... more   Outstanding Shares "Outstanding shares" are shares of a corporation that are issued and held by... more   Over-the-Counter The term "OTC" or "over-the-counter" refers to a market in which security transactions are... more   Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board The "OTC Bulletin Board" or "Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board" refers to an electronic trading... more   Overallotment Option The term "overallotment option" refers to the right of the underwriter in a registered public... more   Overbought/Oversold The terms "overbought" or "oversold generally refer to stocks that are either viewed as priced too... more   Overdraft An "overdraft" is a check written without sufficient funds to back it up. Such a check is also... more   Overdraft Protection "Overdraft protection" is a service that allows a checking account owner to use a savings account... more   Owner Financing "Owner financing" refers to a real estate purchase transaction in which the seller provides all or... more       Browse Glossary : A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   All

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