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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.
In Touch With
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. Having a sell inquiry in a stock (not a firm customer sell order), often entailing a capital commitment. Antithesis of looking for.
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. Having a sell inquiry in a stock (not a firm customer sell order), often entailing a capital commitment. Antithesis of looking for.
In-and-out Trader
Definition: A daytrader, or a speculator who buys and sells the same security on the same day.
Definition: A daytrader, or a speculator who buys and sells the same security on the same day.
In-house
Definition: In the context of general equities, keeping an activity within the firm. For example, rather than go to the marketplace and sell a security for a client to anyone, an attempt is made to find a buyer to complete the transaction with the firm. Although a listed trade must be taken to the floor of the stock exchange, matching supply with demand within the confines of the firm results in higher commissions for the firm.
Definition: In the context of general equities, keeping an activity within the firm. For example, rather than go to the marketplace and sell a security for a client to anyone, an attempt is made to find a buyer to complete the transaction with the firm. Although a listed trade must be taken to the floor of the stock exchange, matching supply with demand within the confines of the firm results in higher commissions for the firm.
In-house Processing Float
Definition: The time it takes the receiver of a check to process a payment and deposit it in a bank for collection.
Definition: The time it takes the receiver of a check to process a payment and deposit it in a bank for collection.
In-line
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. (1) An order or market in a specific security within the inside market; 2) any announcement (earnings) that adheres closely to Wall Street analysts' expectations.
Definition: Used in the context of general equities. (1) An order or market in a specific security within the inside market; 2) any announcement (earnings) that adheres closely to Wall Street analysts' expectations.
In-service Withdrawal
Definition: A participant-initiated withdrawal from an employer-sponsored retirement plan while the participant is still employed by the company.
Definition: A participant-initiated withdrawal from an employer-sponsored retirement plan while the participant is still employed by the company.
In-substance Defeasance
Definition: Process through which debt is removed from the balance sheet but not canceled.
Definition: Process through which debt is removed from the balance sheet but not canceled.
In-the-money
Definition: A put option that has a strike price higher than the underlying futures price, or a call option with a strike price lower than the underlying futures price. For example, if the March COMEX silver futures contract is trading at $6 an ounce, a March call with a strike price of $5.50 would be considered in the money by $0.50 an ounce. Related: Put. Antithesis of out-of-the-money.
Definition: A put option that has a strike price higher than the underlying futures price, or a call option with a strike price lower than the underlying futures price. For example, if the March COMEX silver futures contract is trading at $6 an ounce, a March call with a strike price of $5.50 would be considered in the money by $0.50 an ounce. Related: Put. Antithesis of out-of-the-money.
Inactive Post
Definition: Trading post on NYSE floor where inactive, lightly traded stocks are traded in 10-share lots as opposed to 100-share lots.
Definition: Trading post on NYSE floor where inactive, lightly traded stocks are traded in 10-share lots as opposed to 100-share lots.
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