Ion: An atom that has lost or gained electrons from its outer shell and therefore has a positive or negative charge, respectively; symbolized by a superscript plus or minus sign and sometimes a number, e.g., H+, Na+1, Cl-2.

 

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Ion: An atom that has lost or gained electrons from its outer shell and therefore has a positive or negative charge, respectively; symbolized by a superscript plus or minus sign and sometimes a n . . . View Full Definition

Clean Opinion: In the context of general equities, block trade that matches buy or sell orders/interests, sparing the block trader any inventory risk (no net position and hence none available for additiona . . . View Full Definition

Class Action: In the case of derivative products, options of the same type-put or call-with the same underlying security. See: Series. In general, refers to a category of assets such as: domestic equity, . . . View Full Definition

Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE): The largest futures exchange in the U.S., and was a pioneer in the development of financial futures and options.

Clear A Position: To settle a trade is settled out by the seller delivering securities and the buyer delivering funds in the proper form. A trade that does not clear is said to fail. Comparison of the details . . . View Full Definition

Close A Position: The close is the period at the end of the trading session. Sometimes used to refer to closing price. Related: Opening.

Combination: A bank that ranks just below a lead manager in a syndicated Eurocredit or international bond issue. Comanagers may assist the lead manager bank in the pricing and issue of the instrument.

Collection Float: The presentation of a negotiable instrument for payment, or the conversion of any accounts receivable into cash.

Coefficient Of Determination: The guide of the National Association of Securities Dealers used to adjudicate complaints filed against NASD members.

Changes In Financial Position: Highest-ranking member of a Board of Directors, who presides over its meetings and who is often the most powerful officer of a corporation.