The number of debt instruments traded on one side of the transaction for a specified period multiplied by the face value of the debt instrument.
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Defensive Stock
A stock purchased from a company that has maintained a record of stable earnings and continuous dividend payments through periods of economic downturn.
Deferred anything
Balance sheet liability reflecting expenses shown on the income statement that haven’t actually been paid.
Deferred Income Tax
Balance sheet liability reflecting taxes due, but not yet paid.
Deferred Load
Sales charge paid when selling a mutual fund (a.k.a. back-end load).
Deferred Revenue
A balance sheet liability reflecting payments received for work not yet performed.
Delayed Delivery Order
A special term order in which there is a clear understanding between the buying and selling parties that the delivery of the securities will be delayed beyond the usual three-day settlement period to the date specified in the order.
Cyclical Stock
A stock of a company in an industry sector that is particularly sensitive to swings in economic conditions.
Daily Price Limit
The maximum price advance or decline permitted for a futures contract in one trading session compared to the previous day’s settlement price.
Day High
The highest price that a security has traded at during the day.