Investing glossary
Plain-language definitions of the investing terms you meet in filings, in the news and in Finzer.
4 terms, all of them on this page
Q
Quantitative Easing
Quantitative easing is a central bank policy where large-scale asset purchases are used to inject liquidity and lower long-term interest rates. Learn how QE works, why markets react so strongly to it, and how investors should position portfolios.
Quantitative Tightening
Quantitative tightening is when a central bank shrinks its balance sheet by letting bonds roll off or selling assets outright. Learn how QT works, why it matters for markets, and how investors should respond.
Quarter-over-Quarter
Quarter-over-quarter measures how a company’s financial results change from one quarter to the immediately prior quarter. Learn how to calculate it, interpret it, and avoid the traps investors fall into.
Quick Ratio
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets. Learn how to calculate it, interpret it, and avoid common investor traps.