| Term | Definition |
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| V-Shaped Recovery | A sharp decline followed by a sharp recovery |
| V2X (Vehicle-to-Vehicle or Vehicle-to-Infrastructure) | Communication technology for vehicles |
| VA Loan | A mortgage loan guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Vacancy Rate | The percentage of vacant units |
| Vacation Home | A second home used for vacations |
| Validation Code | A code used to verify information |
| Valoren Number | A security identifier |
| Valuable Papers Insurance | Insurance that covers valuable documents |
| Valuation | The process of determining the value of an asset |
| Valuation Analysis | The analysis used to determine value |
| Valuation Clause | A clause in an insurance policy that specifies how value will be determined |
| Valuation Mortality Table | A mortality table used for valuation purposes |
| Valuation Period | The period over which an asset is valued |
| Valuation Premium | A premium paid for an asset |
| Valuation Reserve | A reserve for potential losses |
| Value | The worth of something |
| Value Added | The increase in value at each stage of production |
| Value Added Monthly Index (VAMI) | A measure of investment performance |
| Value-Added Network (VAN) | A private network that provides value-added services |
| Value-Added Resellers (VAR) | Companies that add value to existing products |
| Value-Added Tax (VAT) | A tax on the value added at each stage of production |
| Value at Risk (VaR) | A measure of potential loss |
| Value Averaging | An investment strategy |
| Value-Based Pricing | Pricing based on perceived value |
| Value Chain | The series of activities that create value |
| Value Change | The change in value |
| Value Date | The date on which a transaction settles |
| Value Deflation | A decrease in the value of money |
| Value Engineering | A process of improving value |
| Value Fund | A mutual fund that invests in undervalued stocks |
| Value Investing | An investment strategy that focuses on undervalued stocks |
| Value Line Composite Index | A stock market index |
| Value Network | A network of organizations that create value |
| Value Network Analysis | The analysis of value networks |
| Value of Risk (VOR) | Same as Value at Risk (VaR) |
| Value Proposition | The unique benefit offered by a product or service |
| Value Reporting Form | A form used to report the value of assets |
| Value Stock | A stock that is considered undervalued |
| Value Trap | A stock that appears undervalued but is not |
| Valued Marine Policy | A marine insurance policy where the value of the insured property is agreed upon |
| Valued Policy Law (VPL) | A law that requires insurers to pay the face value of a policy in the event of a total loss |
| Vancouver Stock Exchange (Van) | A stock exchange in Canada |
| Vandalism and Malicious Mischief Insurance | Insurance that covers damage from vandalism |
| Vanguard Exchange-Traded Funds | Exchange-traded funds offered by Vanguard |
| Vanilla Option | A standard option contract |
| Vanilla Strategy | A basic options strategy |
| Vanishing Premium | A life insurance policy where premiums eventually disappear |
| Vanishing Premium Policy | Same as Vanishing Premium |
| VantageScore | A credit scoring model |
| Variability | The extent to which data points differ from the average |
| Variable Annuitization | A method of receiving annuity payments |
| Variable Annuity | An annuity with variable payments |
| Variable Benefit Plan | A type of retirement plan |
| Variable Cost | A cost that changes with production volume |
| Variable Cost-Plus Pricing | Pricing based on variable costs plus a markup |
| Variable Cost Ratio | The ratio of variable costs to revenue |
| Variable Coupon Renewable Note (VCR) | A type of bond |
| Variable Death Benefit | A death benefit that can fluctuate |
| Variable Interest Entities (VIE) | Entities with variable interests |
| Variable Interest Rate | An interest rate that can fluctuate |
| Variable Life Insurance | Life insurance with a variable death benefit and cash value |
| Variable Overhead | Overhead costs that vary with production |
| Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance | A measure of the efficiency of variable overhead spending |
| Variable Overhead Spending Variance | A measure of the difference between actual and budgeted variable overhead spending |
| Variable Prepaid Forward Contracts | A type of forward contract |
| Variable Price Limit | A limit on how much a security’s price can fluctuate |
| Variable-Rate Certificate of Deposit | A certificate of deposit with a variable interest rate |
| Variable-Rate Demand Bond | A bond with a variable interest rate and a demand feature |
| Variable Rate Demand Note (VRDN) | Same as Variable-Rate Demand Bond |
| Variable Rate Mortgage | A mortgage with a variable interest rate |
| Variable Ratio Write | An options strategy |
| Variable Survivorship Life Insurance | A type of life insurance |
| Variable Universal Life Insurance (VUL) | A type of life insurance |
| Variance Equation | A statistical equation |
| Variance Inflation Factor | A measure of multicollinearity |
| Variance Swap | A type of swap contract |
| Variation Margin | Margin that is adjusted daily |
| Vasicek Interest Rate Model | A model for interest rate movements |
| Vault Receipt | A receipt for valuables stored in a vault |
| Veblen Good | A good for which demand increases as price increases |
| VeChain | A cryptocurrency platform |
| Vega | A measure of an option’s sensitivity to volatility |
| Vega Neutral | A portfolio with no net vega |
| Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) | A tax on vehicles in the UK |
| Velocity of Money | The rate at which money circulates |
| Vendor | A supplier |
| Vendor Financing | Financing provided by a vendor |
| Vendor Note | A note issued by a vendor |
| Vendor Take-Back Mortgage | A mortgage where the seller provides financing |
| Venn Diagram | A diagram used to show relationships between sets |
| Venture Capital | Funding for startups |
| Venture-Capital-Backed IPO | An initial public offering for a venture-backed company |
| Venture Capital Funds | Funds that invest in venture capital |
| Venture Capital Trust (VCT) | A type of investment trust in the UK |
| Venture Capitalist (VC) | An investor who provides venture capital |
| Venture Philanthropy | Philanthropy that uses venture capital principles |
| Verge | A cryptocurrency |
| Versioning | The process of managing different versions of a document |
| Vertical Analysis | Analysis of financial statements |
| Vertical Equity | Fairness in taxation |
| Vertical Integration | Combining different stages of production |
| Vertical Line Charting | A type of charting |
| Vertical Market | A market for a specific industry |
| Vertical Merger | A merger between companies in the same industry |
| Vertical Spread | An options strategy |
| Vertical Well | A type of oil or gas well |
| Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) | A type of satellite terminal |
| Vest | To grant ownership rights |
| Vested Benefit | A benefit that an employee has earned and has the right to receive |
| Vested Benefit Obligation (VBO) | The present value of vested benefits |
| Vested Interest | A right or interest that is guaranteed |
| Vesting | The process of earning ownership rights |
| Veterans Administration | A U.S. government agency that provides benefits to veterans |
| Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) | A type of life insurance for veterans |
| Vetting | The process of evaluating someone |
| Viager | A type of real estate transaction |
| Viatical Settlement | The sale of a life insurance policy to a third party |
| Viator | A person who sells a viatical settlement |
| Vicarious Liability | Liability for the actions of another |
| Vice Fund | A mutual fund that invests in companies in the alcohol, tobacco, and gaming industries |
| Video Conferencing | Communication using video |
| Vienna Stock Exchange | A stock exchange in Austria |
| Vintage | A term used to describe wine |
| Vintage Year | The year a wine was produced |
| VINX 30 | A stock market index |
| Viral Marketing | Marketing that spreads rapidly |
| Viral Website | A website that spreads rapidly |
| Virtual Assistant | A person who provides administrative services remotely |
| Virtual Currency | A digital currency |
| Virtual Data Room (VDR) | A secure online space for storing and sharing documents |
| Virtual Good | A digital item |
| Virtual Office | A remote office |
| Virtual Reality | A simulated experience |
| Vis Major | A force of nature |
| Visa Card | A credit card |
| Visibility | The extent to which information is available |
| Visible Supply | The amount of a commodity that is available |
| Vision Care Insurance | Insurance that covers eye care |
| Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) | A programming language |
| Vitalik Buterin | The co-founder of Ethereum |
| VIX (CBOE Volatility Index) | A measure of market volatility |
| VIX Option | An option contract on the VIX |
| Vladimir Lenin | A Russian revolutionary |
| Vocational Degree | A degree that prepares someone for a specific job |
| Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) | A technology for making phone calls over the internet |