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111Firm Quote — A price quote on a security, made by a dealer or market maker, that guarantees a bid or ask price up to the amount quoted. This differs from a nominal quote wherein the price and quantity of a bid or ask quote are not firmly posted. For example,… …
112Firm — A business organization, such as a corporation, limited liability company or partnership. Firms are typically associated with business organizations that practice law, but the term can be used for a wide variety or business operation units. While …
113Firm commitment underwriting — An undewriting in which an investment banking firm commits to buy the entire issue and assumes all financial responsibility for any unsold shares. The New York Times Financial Glossary …
114firm commitment — An agreement with an unrelated party that is binding on both parties and that is usually legally enforceable. In FAS 133, FASB specifies that the following are both satisfied for a firm commitment: a) The agreement specifies all significant terms …
115firm anomalies — trading strategies that generate abnormal returns based on firm specific characteristics. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …
116firm commitment underwriting — An underwriting in which an investment banking ( investment bank) firm commits to buy and sell an entire issue of stock and assumes all financial responsibility for any unsold shares. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …
117firm order — In the context of general equities, (1) order to buy or sell for the proprietary account of the broker dealer firm; (2) buy or sell order not conditional upon the customer s confirmation. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * An order to buy or …
118firm-specific news — News that affects only a specific firm. market. news by contrast affects many firms. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …
119firm number — A three digit numeric code used in CME s Clearing System to identify a clearing firm. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Glossary …
120firm exposure order — An order that is displayed on the trading system with the mnemonic of the member firm. London Stock Exchange Glossary …
