Time Series

Key takeaways – A time series is an ordered sequence of observations measured at successive points in time (e.g., daily stock prices, monthly GDP,…

Time in force (TIF)

• Time in force (TIF) is an instruction you add to a trade that specifies how long the order stays active before it either…

Tier 1 Capital Ratio

Key takeaways – The Tier 1 capital ratio measures a bank’s core capital (Tier 1) as a percentage of its risk-weighted assets (RWAs). It…

Tick

• A tick is the minimum incremental price movement a security can make on a given market; tick sizes vary by market and instrument.…

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

• A Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is the defined‑contribution retirement plan available to U.S. federal civilian employees and uniformed service members (including the Ready…

Thomas Robert Malthus theory, influence

Key takeaways – Thomas Malthus (1766–1834) is best known for the 1798 Essay on the Principle of Population, arguing that human populations tend to…

Theta

Overview Theta (θ) is the options “time decay” Greek. It measures how much an option’s theoretical value declines as time passes, all else equal.…

Tether (USDT

• Tether (USDT) is the longest-established and largest dollar-pegged stablecoin, designed to maintain a 1:1 value with the U.S. dollar and to reduce crypto…

testamentary trust

• A testamentary trust is created by provisions in a person’s last will and testament and only comes into existence after that person dies…

Termination of Employment

Summary / Key takeaways – Termination of employment means the formal end of the employer–employee relationship. It can be voluntary (employee quits), involuntary (employer…