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Order Imbalance
Definition: Orders of one kind for a stock not offset by the opposite orders, which causes a wide spread between bid and offer prices.
Definition: Orders of one kind for a stock not offset by the opposite orders, which causes a wide spread between bid and offer prices.
Order Parameter
Definition: In a nonlinear dynamic system, a variable-acting link a macrovariable, or combination of variables-that summarizes the individual variables that can affect a system. In a controlled experiment, involving thermal convection, for example, temperature can be a control parameter; in a large complex system, temperature can be an order parameter, because it summarizes the effect of the sun, air pressure, and other atmospheric variables. See: Control parameter.
Definition: In a nonlinear dynamic system, a variable-acting link a macrovariable, or combination of variables-that summarizes the individual variables that can affect a system. In a controlled experiment, involving thermal convection, for example, temperature can be a control parameter; in a large complex system, temperature can be an order parameter, because it summarizes the effect of the sun, air pressure, and other atmospheric variables. See: Control parameter.
Order Room
Definition: The brokerage firm department receives and processes all orders to buy and sell securities.
Definition: The brokerage firm department receives and processes all orders to buy and sell securities.
Order Splitting
Definition: Breaking up orders so that they can be processed as small orders for execution by SOES. Prohibited by NASD.
Definition: Breaking up orders so that they can be processed as small orders for execution by SOES. Prohibited by NASD.
Order Ticket
Definition: A form detailing an order instruction that a customer gives an account executive.
Definition: A form detailing an order instruction that a customer gives an account executive.
Ordering Costs
Definition: Costs that occur when an order is placed regardless of the size of the order.
Definition: Costs that occur when an order is placed regardless of the size of the order.
Ordinary Income
Definition: The income derived from the regular operating activities of a firm or individual.
Definition: The income derived from the regular operating activities of a firm or individual.
Ordinary Interest
Definition: Interest based on a 360-day year instead of a 365-day year, resulting in what can be a significant difference.
Definition: Interest based on a 360-day year instead of a 365-day year, resulting in what can be a significant difference.
Ordinary Shares
Definition: Apples mainly to international equities. Shares of non-U.S. companies traded in their individual home markets. Usually cannot be delivered in the U.S. See: ADR.
Definition: Apples mainly to international equities. Shares of non-U.S. companies traded in their individual home markets. Usually cannot be delivered in the U.S. See: ADR.
Organization Chart
Definition: A chart showing the hierarchical interrelationships of positions within an organization.
Definition: A chart showing the hierarchical interrelationships of positions within an organization.
Organization For Economic Cooperation And Development (OECD)
Definition: An organization of industrialized countries formed to promote the economic health of its members and to contribute to worldwide development.
Definition: An organization of industrialized countries formed to promote the economic health of its members and to contribute to worldwide development.
Organization Of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Definition: A cartel of oil-producing countries.
Definition: A cartel of oil-producing countries.
Organized Exchange
Definition: A securities marketplace where purchasers and sellers regularly gather to trade securities according to the formal rules adopted by the exchange.
Definition: A securities marketplace where purchasers and sellers regularly gather to trade securities according to the formal rules adopted by the exchange.
Original Issue Discount Debt (OID Debt)
Definition: Debt that is initially offered at a price below par.
Definition: Debt that is initially offered at a price below par.
Original Issue Discount Securities (OIDS)
Definition: Bonds on which the coupon rate is set considerably below the yield to maturity at the time of issuance so that the bonds are issued at a discount from a par value.
Definition: Bonds on which the coupon rate is set considerably below the yield to maturity at the time of issuance so that the bonds are issued at a discount from a par value.
Original Margin
Definition: The margin needed to cover a specific new position. Related: Margin, security deposit (initial).
Definition: The margin needed to cover a specific new position. Related: Margin, security deposit (initial).
Original Maturity
Definition: Maturity at issue. For example, a five-year note has an original maturity of five years; one year later it has a maturity of four years.
Definition: Maturity at issue. For example, a five-year note has an original maturity of five years; one year later it has a maturity of four years.
Originator
Definition: A bank, savings and loan, or mortgage banker that initially made a mortgage loan that is part of a pool. Also, an investment bank that has worked with the issuer of a new securities offering from the beginning and is usually appointed manager of the underwriting syndicate.
Definition: A bank, savings and loan, or mortgage banker that initially made a mortgage loan that is part of a pool. Also, an investment bank that has worked with the issuer of a new securities offering from the beginning and is usually appointed manager of the underwriting syndicate.
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