英文名称:Double Witching 中文名称:双巫日/双约同时到期指股价指数期货合约、股价指数期权及个股期权这三种合约中的两种同时到期。Similar to triple witching, but instead of three classes of options or futures expiring on the same day, double witching is when only two classes (any two) are expiring. The three classes are stock options, index options, and index futures. In other words, this is when option contracts and futures contracts expire on the exact same day. Double and triple witching days can be volatile at times as arbitrageurs scramble to close out their positions.
英文名称:Delivery 中文名称:交割/交货将合约牵涉的商品、证券、现金或交割文件送交给合约持有人,并由合约持有人收妥,从而实现商品、证券、现金的转移。The action by which an underlying commodity, security, cash value, or delivery instrument covering a contract is tendered and received by the contract holder. Delivery can occur in option, forward, or futures contracts. In most instances, the delivery of the actual underlying is rare--contracts are typically closed before settlement.
A test that can be administered to a prospective dependent in lieu of the "relationship test". If a person does not meet the criteria to be considered a close relative by the IRS, he or she may still qualify as a member of household if he or she lived as a member of the taxpayer's household for the entire year. Domestic employees, such as maids and babysitters, are excluded from this treatment. Both the taxpayer and the prospective dependent can be temporarily absent from the home during the year without jeopardizing the dependency status. This type of absence can be for illness, vacation, education, business, military service or other similar reasons. If a person is born or dies during the year but lived as a member of the household the rest of the year, that person still qualifies as a member of the household.
A U.S. federal health program that subsidizes people who meet one of the following criteria: 1. An individual over the age of 65 who has been a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident for five years. 2. An individual who is disabled and has collected Social Security for a minimum of two years. 3. An individual who is undergoing dialysis for kidney failure or who is in need of a kidney transplant. 4. An individual who has Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease). Medicare helps out people at a time in their lives when they may have serious health problems but lack the funding for treatment. Medicare is divided into two parts. The first part of the coverage encompasses in-patient hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health and hospice care. The second part of coverage encompasses almost all the necessary medical services (doctors' services, laboratory and x-ray services, wheelchairs, etc).
A common itemized deduction that allows homeowners to deduct the interest they pay on any loan used to build, purchase or make improvements upon their residence. The mortgage interest deduction can also be taken on loans for second homes and vacation residences with certain limitations. The amount of deductible mortgage interest is reported each year by the mortgage company on Form 1098. This deduction is offered as an incentive for homeowners. Home Mortgage Interest is reported on Schedule A of the 1040. Mortgage interest paid on rental properties is also deductible, but this is reported on Schedule E. Home Mortgage Interest is quite often the single itemized deduction that allows many taxpayers to itemize; without this deduction, the remaining itemized deductions would not exceed the standard deduction. Interest from Home Equity loans also qualifies as Home Mortgages Interest.
The result that occurs when expenses exceed the income produced. A person or company with a net loss has not made a profit. Newer businesses often run at a net loss for the first few years while acquiring one-time expenses (equipment, buildings, technology, rights, etc.). However, every business should have a plan to work towards a breakeven point, and then onwards to profit!
Income received from investment assets (before taxes) such as bonds, stocks, mutual funds, loans and other investments (less related expenses). The individual tax rate on net investment income depends on whether it is interest income, dividend income or capital gains. For investment companies, this is the amount of income left after operating expenses are subtracted from total investment income, and it is typically expressed on a per share basis. To find the net investment income per share of a company, divide the net investment income by the shares outstanding. This amount is the amount available to shareholders in the form of dividends.
A taxation system where income subsidies are given to persons or families that are below the poverty line. The government will send financial aid to a person who files an income tax return reporting an income below a certain level.