Q5Y refers to a classification or metric used in various fields, including finance and business analytics, to assess the performance or behavior of an entity over a five-year period. It can also denote the quintile ranking of an investment, indicating…

Qualified Dividends refer to dividends paid by U.S. corporations or qualified foreign corporations on stocks that have been held for a certain period. These dividends are taxed at the long-term capital gains tax rates, which are generally lower than ordinary…

A "Qualified Opinion" is a type of audit opinion issued by an independent auditor when they encounter specific issues that prevent them from giving a clean, unqualified opinion on a company's financial statements. This means that while the majority of…

Quantitative Easing (QE) is a monetary policy instrument used by central banks to stimulate the economy when standard monetary policy becomes ineffective. It involves the large-scale purchase of financial assets, such as government bonds, to inject liquidity into the financial…

Quid Pro Quo is a Latin phrase meaning "something for something." It refers to a mutual exchange where one thing is given in return for another. This concept is often used in legal contexts, particularly in contracts and employment law,…

Quote Stuffing is a high-frequency trading tactic that involves placing a large number of buy or sell orders with the intent to cancel them almost immediately. This practice creates a misleading impression of market activity and can influence the pricing…