Per Transaction Fees

Key takeaways – A per‑transaction fee is a charge merchants pay each time an electronic payment is processed. It typically includes a percentage of…

Tranches

Tranches are slices or classes of claims created when a pool of financial assets (mortgages, loans, bonds, etc.) is securitized and sold to investors.…

Tragedy Of The Commons

The tragedy of the commons is an economic theory that describes how individuals acting in their own short‑term self‑interest can overuse and deplete shared…

Trading Halt

A trading halt is a temporary pause in trading for a specific security (or securities) on one exchange — and sometimes honored across multiple…

Trading Desk

A trading desk (also called a dealing desk) is a dedicated team and physical or virtual space inside a financial firm where buy- and…

Trading Book

A trading book is the portfolio of financial instruments that a bank, broker‑dealer, or other financial institution holds for the purpose of short‑term resale,…

Trading Platform

A trading platform is software offered by brokerages, banks, or independent providers that lets you place and manage trades, monitor accounts, and access market…

Trading House

• A trading house is a firm that facilitates import/export and cross‑border sales, acting as exporter, importer and/or intermediary for third parties. (Investopedia, C.…

Trade Deficit

• A trade deficit occurs when a country’s imports of goods and services exceed its exports during a given period (imports − exports >…

Trade Sanction

Trade sanctions are legally authorized restrictions on trade with a target country, group, or individuals intended to change behavior, punish policies, or signal disapproval…