| Term | Definition |
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| J-Curve | A curve that shows an initial decline followed by a sharp rise |
| J-Curve Effect | The phenomenon where a currency devaluation initially worsens the trade balance before improving it |
| Jack Welch | Former CEO of General Electric |
| Jackpot | A large prize |
| Jackson Hole Economic Symposium | An annual meeting of central bankers and economists |
| Jakarta Stock Exchange | The stock exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia |
| James H. Clark | Co-founder of Netscape |
| James M. Buchanan Jr. | An economist known for his work on public choice theory |
| James Tobin | An economist known for his work on monetary theory |
| Jan Tinbergen | An economist known for his work on econometrics |
| January Barometer | A theory that the stock market’s performance in January predicts its performance for the rest of the year |
| January Effect | The tendency for small stocks to outperform in January |
| Japan Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation | The Japanese equivalent of NASDAQ |
| Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) | A Japanese credit rating agency |
| Japan ETF | An exchange-traded fund that tracks the Japanese stock market |
| Japan Inc. | A term used to describe the close relationship between the Japanese government and businesses |
| Japanese Government Bond (JGB) | A bond issued by the Japanese government |
| Japanese Housewives | A term used to describe Japanese retail investors |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | The currency of Japan |
| Jarrow Turnbull Model | A model used to price credit derivatives |
| Jay-Z | An American rapper and businessman |
| Jean-Baptiste Say | A French economist |
| Jekyll and Hyde | A term used to describe something with two contrasting aspects |
| Jensen’s Measure | A measure of risk-adjusted return |
| Jerome Kerviel | A former trader at Société Générale who was convicted of fraud |
| Jerry A. Hausman | An American economist |
| Jesse H. Jones Graduate School Of Business | A business school at Rice University |
| Jesse L. Livermore | A famous stock speculator |
| Jewelry Floater | Insurance that covers jewelry |
| Jim Cramer (James Cramer) | An American television personality and former hedge fund manager |
| Jim Walton | An American businessman and heir to the Walmart fortune |
| Jitney | A small bus |
| Jitter | Small price fluctuations |
| JMD (Jamaican Dollar) | The currency of Jamaica |
| Job Hunting Expenses | Expenses incurred while looking for a job |
| Job Lot | A large quantity of goods sold at a discounted price |
| Job Market | The market for labor |
| Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) | A survey that measures job openings and labor turnover |
| Jobber | A market maker on the London Stock Exchange |
| Jobless Claims | Claims for unemployment benefits |
| Jobless Recovery | A recovery from a recession that is slow to create jobs |
| Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 (JGTRRA) | A U.S. tax law |
| Jobs Growth | An increase in employment |
| Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) | A benefit paid to people who are unemployed in the UK |
| Johannesburg Interbank Average Rate (JIBAR) | A benchmark interest rate in South Africa |
| John B. Taylor | An American economist |
| John Bogle | Founder of Vanguard Group |
| John Elkann | An Italian-American businessman |
| John F. Nash Jr. | An American mathematician and economist |
| John Maynard Keynes | A British economist |
| John R. Hicks | A British economist |
| John Stuart Mill | A British philosopher and economist |
| Johnson School at Cornell University | A business school at Cornell University |
| Joint | Shared |
| Joint Account | A bank account held by two or more people |
| Joint and Several Liability | A legal term that means that each party is liable for the full amount of a debt |
| Joint and Survivor Annuity | An annuity that pays out until the death of the last surviving annuitant |
| Joint Bond | A bond issued by two or more entities |
| Joint Credit | Credit extended to two or more people |
| Joint Endorsement | An endorsement signed by two or more people |
| Joint Liability | Liability shared by two or more people |
| Joint-Life Payout | A payout that continues until the death of the first of two people |
| Joint Life with Last Survivor Annuity | An annuity that pays out until the death of the last surviving annuitant |
| Joint Owned Property | Property owned by two or more people |
| Joint Probability | The probability of two events occurring together |
| Joint Return | A tax return filed by a married couple |
| Joint Return Test | A test used to determine if a taxpayer can file a joint return |
| Joint-Stock Company | A company whose stock is owned jointly by shareholders |
| Joint Supply | The supply of two or more goods that are produced together |
| Joint Tenancy | A type of property ownership where two or more people own property together with the right of survivorship |
| Joint Tenants in Common (JTIC) | A type of property ownership where two or more people own property together, but without the right of survivorship |
| Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship (JTWROS) | Same as Joint Tenancy |
| Joint Venture (JV) | A business arrangement between two or more companies |
| Jointly and Severally | A legal term that means that each party is liable for the full amount of a debt |
| Jones Act | A U.S. law that regulates maritime commerce |
| Jordanian Dinar (JOD) | The currency of Jordan |
| Josef Ackermann | A Swiss banker |
| Joseph Effect | The tendency for success to breed further success |
| Joseph Schumpeter | An Austrian economist |
| Joseph Stiglitz | An American economist |
| Journal | A record of financial transactions |
| Judge Business School | A business school at the University of Cambridge |
| Judgment | A court order |
| Judgment Lien | A lien on property as a result of a court judgment |
| Judgment Proof | Not having enough assets to satisfy a judgment |
| Judgmental Credit Analysis | Credit analysis based on subjective factors |
| Judicial Foreclosure | A type of foreclosure that involves a court process |
| Judo Business Strategy | A business strategy that uses an opponent’s strength against them |
| Julian Robertson | An American hedge fund manager |
| Jumbo CD | A large-denomination certificate of deposit |
| Jumbo Loan | A mortgage loan that exceeds conforming loan limits |
| Jumbo Pool | A pool of jumbo loans |
| Jumpstart our Business Startups Act (JOBS) | A U.S. law that eased securities regulations for small businesses |
| Junior Accountant | An entry-level accountant |
| Junior Capital Pool (JCP) | A type of investment fund |
| Junior Company | A small company |
| Junior Debt | Debt that is subordinate to other debt |
| Junior Equity | Equity that is subordinate to other equity |
| Junior Mortgage | A mortgage that is subordinate to another mortgage |
| Junior Security | A security that is subordinate to another security |
| Junk Bond | A high-yield bond |
| Junk Fees | Hidden or excessive fees |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | A law degree |
| Jurisdiction Risk | The risk of legal or regulatory changes in a particular jurisdiction |
| Just Compensation | Fair market value |
| Just In Case (JIC) | Inventory held as a buffer against unexpected demand |
| Just In Time (JIT) | An inventory management system that minimizes inventory |
| Just Say No Defense | A takeover defense |
| Justified Wage | A fair wage |