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Import Quota
Definition: Puts limits on the quantity of certain products that can be legally imported into a particular country during a particular time frame. There is a Fixed quota, which is a maximum quantity not to be exceeded, and tariff rate surcharge, which permits additional quantities but at much higher duty.
Definition: Puts limits on the quantity of certain products that can be legally imported into a particular country during a particular time frame. There is a Fixed quota, which is a maximum quantity not to be exceeded, and tariff rate surcharge, which permits additional quantities but at much higher duty.
Import Substitution Development Strategy
Definition: A development strategy followed by many Latin American countries and other LDCs that emphasize import substitution-accomplished through protectionism-as the route to economic growth.
Definition: A development strategy followed by many Latin American countries and other LDCs that emphasize import substitution-accomplished through protectionism-as the route to economic growth.
Import/export Letters Of Credit
Definition: Bank or financial institution issuance's of funds in a certain amount provided to facilitate international trade.
Definition: Bank or financial institution issuance's of funds in a certain amount provided to facilitate international trade.
Imputation Tax System
Definition: Arrangement by which investors who receive a dividend also receive a tax credit for corporate taxes that the firm has paid.
Definition: Arrangement by which investors who receive a dividend also receive a tax credit for corporate taxes that the firm has paid.
Imputed Interest
Definition: Used in accounting to refer to interest that has effectively been paid to a bondholder, even though no money has actually been paid.
Definition: Used in accounting to refer to interest that has effectively been paid to a bondholder, even though no money has actually been paid.
Imputed Value
Definition: Refers to the value of an asset, service, or company that is not physically recorded in any accounts but is implicit in the product, e.g., the opportunity cost of cash remaining in a savings account and not invested.
Definition: Refers to the value of an asset, service, or company that is not physically recorded in any accounts but is implicit in the product, e.g., the opportunity cost of cash remaining in a savings account and not invested.
In & Out
Definition: Refers to over-the-counter trading. Trade in which the trader has both the buyers and sellers lined up for a clean trade. See: Cross
Definition: Refers to over-the-counter trading. Trade in which the trader has both the buyers and sellers lined up for a clean trade. See: Cross
In Between
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. Priced higher than the bid price but lower than the offer price. See: In the middle
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. Priced higher than the bid price but lower than the offer price. See: In the middle
In Competition
Definition: Indication that the customer has revealed trading interest to multiple brokers and that the trade will take place with the firm having the highest bid or lowest offer. Antithesis of exclusive.
Definition: Indication that the customer has revealed trading interest to multiple brokers and that the trade will take place with the firm having the highest bid or lowest offer. Antithesis of exclusive.
In Hand
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. Firm indicating control of a bid, offer, or order.
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. Firm indicating control of a bid, offer, or order.
In Play
Definition: Often used in risk arbitrage. Company that has become the target of a takeover, and whose stock has now become a speculative issue.
Definition: Often used in risk arbitrage. Company that has become the target of a takeover, and whose stock has now become a speculative issue.
In Position
Definition: Refers to a commodity located where it can readily be moved to another point or delivered on a futures contract. Commodities not so situated are "out of position." Soybeans in Mississippi are out of position for delivery in Chicago, but in position for export shipment from the Gulf of Mexico.
Definition: Refers to a commodity located where it can readily be moved to another point or delivered on a futures contract. Commodities not so situated are "out of position." Soybeans in Mississippi are out of position for delivery in Chicago, but in position for export shipment from the Gulf of Mexico.
In Sight
Definition: The amount of a particular commodity that arrives at terminal or central locations in or near producing areas. When a commodity is "in sight," it is inferred that reasonably prompt delivery can be made; the quantity and quality also become known factors rather than estimates.
Definition: The amount of a particular commodity that arrives at terminal or central locations in or near producing areas. When a commodity is "in sight," it is inferred that reasonably prompt delivery can be made; the quantity and quality also become known factors rather than estimates.
In The Box
Definition: Means that a dealer has a wire receipt for securities, indicating that effective delivery on them has been made.
Definition: Means that a dealer has a wire receipt for securities, indicating that effective delivery on them has been made.
In The Hole
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. Below the inside market when one is attempting to sell the stock; at a significant discount. Antithesis of premium.
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. Below the inside market when one is attempting to sell the stock; at a significant discount. Antithesis of premium.
In The Middle
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. At a price exactly in between the bid and offer prices.
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. At a price exactly in between the bid and offer prices.
In The Money (ITM)
Definition: A call (put) whose exercise price is lower (higher) than the current price of the underlying; i.e. an option which, if exercised immediately would result in a profit for the buyer of the option.
Definition: A call (put) whose exercise price is lower (higher) than the current price of the underlying; i.e. an option which, if exercised immediately would result in a profit for the buyer of the option.
In The Tank
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. Slang expression meaning market prices are dropping rapidly.
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. Slang expression meaning market prices are dropping rapidly.
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