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jargon

[jahr-guhn, -gon] / ˈdʒɑr gən, -gɒn /


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Because we are creating synthetic stock—trader jargon for using options to mimic actual shares—let’s use expirations of six months and longer to simulate equity ownership.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

The fundamental economic proposition is that prices should reflect the additional cost of supplying the service, or “marginal cost” in the economic jargon.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Volatile stocks, known as “high beta” in finance jargon, have been the only game in town since last April’s “Liberation Day” swoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

In the jargon of investing, these are “quality” companies with a bias against extreme “growth” stocks—names such as Walmart, Coca-Cola and S&P Global itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Bobby looked on in wonderment, understanding some of the jargon and trying to comprehend the rest.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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