Business and Personal Finance Dictionary

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• WALLFLOWER - Stock that has fallen out of favor with investors; stock that tends to have a low P/E (pri...
  
  
• WALLPAPER - A security with no monetary value.
  
  
• WALLPAPER THE MEETING - include people favorable to your position
  
  
• WAM - See weighted-average maturity.
  
  
• WANTED FOR CASH - A statement displayed on market tickers indicating that a bidder will pay cash for sa...
  
  
• WANTS - The things in life that are not essential for survival but are desired for comfort, convenience...
  
  
• WAR BABIES - Slang term for the stocks and bonds of corporations in the defense industry.
  
  
• WAR CHEST - Cash kept aside for a takeover or for defense against a takeover bid.
  
  
• WAR RISK INSURANCE - Separate insurance coverage against loss or damage due to acts of war (including o...
  
  
• WAREHOUSE FEE - Many mortgage firms must borrow funds on a short term basis in order to originate loans...