Futures exchange for non-ferrous metal and plastics based in London, England. 1571 saw the establishment of the Royal Exchange, London’s first stock exchange , which evolved into the LME.

located in London, England, this is an international stock exchange with a regional office in Hong Kong. Currently trading on the LSE are more than 400 international companies from more […]

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In various compound legal terms (see infra) this word carries a meaning not essentially different from its signification in the vernacular. In the language of the stock exchange , a […]

A position that loses profit due to a decline in prices.

If the forward rate is lower than the futures rate of a security the market decides to lower the price. Refer to short arbitrage .

The jurisdiction of foreign courts is extend to local territory, usually on a reciprocal basis for specific types of cases, by this local law.

On a bond, a longer period is covered by this specific interest payment than other coupons. The first interest installment is typically associated with a long coupon .

Two or more central offices are typically involved in this type of telephone call.

A yield curve of more than seven years . Refer to belly of the curve and short end.

B/L with the terms and conditions of carriage printed on its back. Either the older Hague rules or the more recent HagueVisby rules govern these terms. Conditions of carriage are […]

An advantage or protection is secured by this type of transaction against a possible price increase of a traded item, like a commodity, financial instrument , security, and the like. […]

The current market value of a brokerage account ‘s securities calculated daily.

With the intention of holding purchase securities in anticipation of a price increase, an investor purchases or contracts to purchase commodities , financial instruments, and shares. An investor with a […]

Metal products typically sold by length, such as angles, bars, rods, and the like.

A downward stock price trend accelerated by attempted long position liquidations by investors, hoping to minimize their losses. Also refer to short squeeze .

A call option is a long position taken as an options strategy with a put option. Contrast to short straddle . Also known as bull straddle.

Lifespan of over five years in general makes an asset long-term.

15 years or longer maturity period for a Bond makes it long-term. Greater credit and inflation risk go with higher interest rates for such bonds. Also known as long bond.

Health care professionals administering to people with diseases or disabilities lets this term refer to health or social care.

Long-term basis for nursing or custodial care occurs at such a facility. Typically, this kind of facility is state-licensed.

Once an insured becomes a resident in a nursing home , a daily benefit payout comes from this health insurance .

Some amount due from the balance sheet date for 12 months or longer. A bank loan, mortgage bonds, debenture, or other obligations not due for one year are several examples. […]

Calculated as long-term debt divided by tangible assets. A firm’s debt capacity and its collateral for loans are determined this way.

Calculated as long-term debt divided by total assets . A firm’s debt capacity for its working capital structure is determined this way.