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Nearby Futures Contract: Understanding the Closest Active Trading Month
May 29, 2025 11:29 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,The nearby futures contract refers to the closest active trading month in the futures market.,It typically has the highest liquidity and trading volume among all contracts.,Nearby contracts contrast with deferred futures, which settle in l...
NE: The ISO Country Code Representing Niger
May 29, 2025 11:28 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,NE is the official two-letter country code for Niger.,It is assigned under the ISO 3166 international standard.,The code is used in global data systems for identification and communication.,The abbreviation "NE" serves as the official two-...
NCIB: Understanding the Normal Course Issuer Bid Process
May 29, 2025 11:27 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,NCIB stands for Normal Course Issuer Bid, a common share repurchase program.,It allows companies to buy back their own shares on the open market within regulatory limits.,NCIBs help improve shareholder value by reducing the number of outs...
NBBO: Understanding the National Best Bid and Offer
May 29, 2025 11:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,NBBO represents the highest bid and lowest offer across all US stock exchanges.,It ensures investors receive the best available price for securities trades.,NBBO promotes market transparency and fairness in trade executions.,The NBBO, or N...
NAV (Net Asset Value) Explained
May 29, 2025 11:25 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,NAV represents the per-share value of a fund’s total assets minus liabilities.,It is used to determine the price at which investors buy or sell mutual fund shares.,NAV is calculated at the end of each trading day to reflect the fund’s cur...
Natural
May 29, 2025 11:21 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,In equities, “natural” refers to genuine buyers or sellers in the market.,It contrasts with principals or entities trading for their own interests.,Natural participants reflect legitimate, authentic market activity.,In the context of gener...
National Tax Policy: Framework for Allocating Tax Burdens in a Country
May 29, 2025 11:20 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,National tax policy determines how a country distributes tax responsibilities among its citizens and entities.,It shapes economic behavior by influencing spending, investment, and income distribution.,Effective tax policy balances revenue...
The Role and Function of the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC)
May 29, 2025 11:19 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,NSCC acts as a clearinghouse for settling transactions between brokerage firms and exchanges.,It streamlines the clearing and settlement process in the securities industry.,The corporation reduces risk by ensuring smooth and timely trade s...
National Market System (NMS): An Overview of Over-the-Counter Trading Under NASD Sponsorship
May 29, 2025 11:19 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,NMS governs the trading of OTC stocks meeting strict size, profitability, and activity criteria.,It provides more detailed and timely trading information compared to non-NMS OTC stocks.,Market makers in NMS must report transaction prices a...
Understanding the National Market and Its Role in the Economy
May 29, 2025 11:17 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,The national market refers to the economic space within a country's borders where goods and services are exchanged.,It is closely linked to the concept of the internal market, focusing on domestic trade and commerce.,A strong national mark...
The Role and Mission of the National Foundation for Consumer Credit
May 29, 2025 11:15 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,The National Foundation for Consumer Credit is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting over-indebted consumers.,It helps individuals develop manageable payment plans to regain financial stability.,The organization provides credit counselling to...
National Credit Union Administration: Guardian of the Federal Credit Union System
May 29, 2025 11:14 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is a federal agency regulating federal credit unions.,It provides insurance protection for deposits within the federal credit union system.,The NCUA is funded primarily through contributions...
National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD): Origins, Role, and Evolution into FINRA
May 29, 2025 11:13 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,NASD was a nonprofit organization established to regulate the OTC market under the Maloney Act.,It was formed jointly by the investment bankers' conference and the SEC to oversee securities dealers.,NASD merged with the NYSE’s regulatory c...
Understanding the National Bank: A Key Player in the U.S. Banking System
May 29, 2025 11:13 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,A national bank is a commercial bank chartered and regulated by the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency.,It must be a member of the Federal Reserve System and purchase Federal Reserve stock.,National banks operate under federal oversight, en...
The Nasdaq Stock Market: A Pioneer in Electronic Trading and Growth Equity
May 29, 2025 11:12 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Nasdaq is the world’s first fully electronic stock market, revolutionizing how securities are traded.,It lists over 5,000 companies, offering a platform for both established giants and emerging businesses.,The market is divided into the N...
Nasdaq
May 29, 2025 11:09 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Stands for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System.,The world’s first electronic stock exchange, launched in 1971.,Known for hosting major tech and growth-oriented companies.,Nasdaq, short for the National...
NASD: The Former Self-Regulatory Authority for U.S. Securities Dealers
May 29, 2025 11:08 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,NASD stood for the National Association of Securities Dealers.,It was a key self-regulatory organization overseeing broker-dealers in the U.S.,NASD merged with NYSE Regulation to form FINRA in 2007.,The NASD, or National Association of Sec...
Narrow-Based Indexes: Focused Market Indicators with Limited Scope
May 29, 2025 11:05 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,A narrow-based index includes only a small number of stocks.,These indexes typically represent a single industry or sector.,They contrast with broad-based indexes that cover diverse markets.,A narrow-based index is a type of market index t...
Named Perils Insurance: Coverage Defined by Specific Listed Risks
May 29, 2025 11:04 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Named perils insurance covers only the risks explicitly listed in the policy.,It provides clear and limited protection, reducing ambiguity in coverage.,This type of policy is ideal for targeted risk management.,Named perils insurance is a...
Naked Writer: The Risks Behind Uncovered Options Strategies
May 29, 2025 11:03 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,A naked writer sells options without holding the underlying asset or offsetting position.,This strategy applies to both uncovered call writing and uncovered put writing.,Naked writing carries high risk and is typically used by experienced...
