Qualified dividend

A type of dividend that is taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income.  

Quarterly report

A report issued by a company every three months detailing financial performance.  

Quick ratio

A liquidity metric that measures a company’s ability to cover short-term liabilities.  

Quiet market

A market with low trading volume and minimal volatility.  

Quote

The current price at which an asset can be bought or sold.

Quote currency

The second currency in a currency pair is used to determine the value of the base currency.