| Term | Definition |
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| K-Percent Rule | A monetary policy rule that targets a specific growth rate for the money supply |
| K-Ratio | A measure of risk-adjusted return |
| Kagi Chart | A type of chart used in technical analysis |
| Kairi Relative Index | A momentum indicator |
| Kaizen | A Japanese term for continuous improvement |
| Kamikaze Defense | A takeover defense strategy |
| Kanban | A scheduling system used in lean manufacturing |
| Kangaroo Bond | A bond issued in Australia by a foreign entity |
| Kangaroos | Nickname for Australian bonds |
| Kappa | A measure of an option’s sensitivity to changes in volatility |
| Karl Marx | A German philosopher and economist |
| Katie Couric Clause | A clause in a contract that allows a party to terminate the contract if certain conditions are not met |
| Kazakhstan National Fund | A sovereign wealth fund |
| KBW Bank Index | An index of bank stocks |
| Keep and Pay | A strategy used in mergers and acquisitions |
| Keepwell Agreement | A guarantee provided by a parent company to support a subsidiary’s debt |
| Keiretsu | A group of affiliated companies in Japan |
| Kelley School of Business | A business school at Indiana University |
| Kellogg School of Management | A business school at Northwestern University |
| Kelly Criterion | A formula used to determine the optimal size of a bet |
| Keltner Channel | A technical indicator |
| Kenneth Arrow | An American economist |
| Kenneth I. Chenault | Former CEO of American Express |
| Kenney Rule | A rule used to determine the statistical significance of a finding |
| Keogh Plan | A retirement plan for self-employed individuals |
| KES (Kenyan Shilling) | The currency of Kenya |
| Key Currency | A currency that is widely used in international trade and finance |
| Key Employee | A highly valuable employee |
| Key Money | A non-refundable payment made to a landlord |
| Key Performance Indicators (KPI) | Metrics used to evaluate performance |
| Key Person Insurance | Insurance on the life of a key employee |
| Key Rate | The interest rate on a specific maturity of a bond |
| Key Rate Duration | A measure of a bond’s sensitivity to changes in key rates |
| Key Ratio | A financial ratio that is considered important |
| Keynesian Economics | A macroeconomic theory that advocates government intervention in the economy |
| Keynesian Put | The belief that the government will intervene to prevent a recession |
| Keystone XL Pipeline | A proposed oil pipeline |
| Kickback | A bribe or illegal payment |
| Kicker | An additional benefit offered to entice someone to enter into a contract |
| Kicker Pattern | A candlestick pattern |
| Kicking The Tires | Inspecting something carefully |
| Kiddie Tax | A tax on the unearned income of children |
| Kidnap Insurance | Insurance that covers ransom payments |
| Kids In Parents’ Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings (KIPPERS) | A term used to describe young adults who are financially dependent on their parents |
| Kijun Line (Base Line) | A component of the Ichimoku Cloud indicator |
| Kijun-Sen (Base Line) | Same as Kijun Line |
| Kill | To cancel an order |
| Killer Application | A very successful product or service |
| Killer Bees | Raiders in a hostile takeover |
| Kimchi Premium | The difference in the price of Bitcoin on South Korean exchanges compared to other exchanges |
| Kin | Relatives |
| Kiosk | A small booth or stand |
| Kiting | A fraudulent scheme involving checks |
| Kiwi | Nickname for New Zealanders or the New Zealand dollar |
| Kiwi Bond | A bond issued in New Zealand |
| Klinger Oscillator | A technical indicator |
| KMF | Knowledge Management Framework |
| Knock-In Option | An option that becomes active only if the underlying asset reaches a certain price |
| Knock-Out Option | An option that becomes inactive if the underlying asset reaches a certain price |
| Know Sure Thing (KST) | A technical indicator |
| Know Your Client (KYC) | A regulatory requirement for financial institutions |
| Knowledge Capital | The intellectual assets of a company |
| Knowledge Economy | An economy based on knowledge and information |
| Knowledge Engineering | The process of developing artificial intelligence systems |
| Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) | Outsourcing of knowledge-based processes |
| Knuckle-Buster | A difficult or challenging task |
| KOF Economic Barometer | A leading economic indicator for Switzerland |
| Kondratieff Wave | A long-term economic cycle |
| Kondratiev Wave | Same as Kondratieff Wave |
| Korea Investment Corporation | A sovereign wealth fund |
| Korea Stock Exchange (KSC) | The stock exchange in South Korea |
| Korean Composite Stock Price Indexes (KOSPI) | The main stock market index in South Korea |
| Krugerrands | Gold coins |
| KSOP | Korean Stock Option Plan |
| Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLS) | The stock exchange in Malaysia |
| Kurtosis | A measure of the “tailedness” of a distribution |
| Kuwait Investment Authority | A sovereign wealth fund |
| Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) | The currency of Kuwait |
| KYD (Cayman Islands Dollar) | The currency of the Cayman Islands |
| Kyoto Protocol | An international treaty on climate change |