Archive for the 'G Glossary' Category

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Group of seven (G-7)

Group of seven (G-7)

Group of seven (G-7)

The G-5 countries plus Canada and Italy.



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Group of five (G-5)

Group of five (G-5)

Group of five (G-5)

The five leading countries (France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, and the U.S.) that meet periodically to achieve some cooperative effort on international economic issues. When currency issues are discussed, the monetary authorities of these nations hold the meeting.



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Gross spread

Gross spread

Gross spread

The fraction of the gross proceeds of an underwritten securities offering that is paid as compensation to the underwriters of the offering.



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Gross profit margin

Gross profit margin

Gross profit margin

Gross profit divided by sales, which is equal to each sales dollar left over after paying for the cost of goods sold.



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Gross national product (GNP)

Gross national product (GNP)

Gross national product (GNP)

Measures and economy’s total income. It is equal to GDP plus the income abroad accruing to domestic residents minus income generated in domestic market accruing to non-residents.



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Gross interest

Gross interest

Gross interest

Interest earned before taxes are deducted.



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Gross domestic product (GDP)

Gross domestic product (GDP)

Gross domestic product (GDP)

The market value of goods and services produced over time including the income of foreign corporations and foreign residents working in the U.S., but excluding the income of U.S. residents and corporations overseas.



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Greenshoe option

Greenshoe option

Greenshoe option

Option that allows the underwriter for a new issue to buy and resell additional shares.



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Greenmail

Greenmail

Greenmail

Situation in which a large block of stock is held by an unfriendly company, forcing the target company to repurchase the stock at a substantial premium to prevent a takeover.



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Gray market

Gray market

Gray market

Purchases and sales of eurobonds that occur before the issue price is finally set.



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