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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
 

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