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Q
Quasi money
Assets that can be easily converted into cash but are not considered legal tender, such as money market funds or time deposits.
Quick ratio
A financial ratio used to measure a company’s ability to pay its short-term debts with its most liquid assets.
Quiescent market
A market that is experiencing very little activity or volatility.
Quiet period
A period of time before the release of a company’s earnings report during which staff are not allowed to discuss the company’s financial performance.
Quietly bearish
A term used to describe a market that is showing signs of weakness or downturn, but without any major sell-offs or drops in price.
Quorum
The minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting in order for decisions to be made.
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