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Off-Label
Use of a drug for a disease or condition other than the indication for which it was approved by a regulatory authority, such as the FDA or EMEA.
Health Care Term
Letter: O
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On Balance Volume OBV
The concept behind the indicator: volume precedes price. OBV is a simple indicator that adds a periods volume when the close is up and subtracts the periods volume when the close is down. A cumulative total of the volume additions and subtractions forms the OBV line. This line can then be compared with the price chart of the underlying security to look for divergences or confirmation. A rising vol
Technical Indicator
Letter: O
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Oncology
Branch of medicine which studies the characteristics of tumors, their classification, diagnosis and therapy.
Health Care Term
Letter: O
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Open Pit Mine
A mine that is entirely on the surface. Also referred to as an open-cut or open-cast mine.
Manufacturing Term
Letter: O
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Open-label Clinical Trial
A trial in which both the treating physician and the patient know whether they are receiving the experimental treatment or control/placebo treatment.
Health Care Term
Letter: O
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Operating Cost Per Available Seat Mile Cost Per ASM CASM
Represents operating expenses divided by Available Seat Mile ASMs. Airline Industry
Transportation Term
Letter: O
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Operating Income Growth Rates
The percentage of Operating Income change within a specific period (Y/Y year on year; Seq sequential, from proceeding period; TTM trailing twelve months).
Fundamental Analysis
Letter: O
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Operating Margin
The measurement of profitability, Operating profit margin represents proportion of Operating income (total sales less operating costs) to total sales. Operating Margin Formula = (Operating Income / Revenues) * 100
Fundamental Analysis
Letter: O
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Operating Profit Margin
The measurement of profitability, Operating profit margin represents proportion of Operating income (total sales less operating costs) to total sales. Operating Margin Formula = (Operating Income / Revenues) * 100
Fundamental Analysis
Letter: O
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Operating revenue yield per Available Seat Mile Average Yield per ASM
Represents the average scheduled flown passenger fare revenue for each available seat mile (ASM). Airline Industry
Transportation Term
Letter: O
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Option
The right, not the obligation, to execute a transaction at a designated price, generally involving equity interests, interest rates, currencies or commodities.
Financial Term
Letter: O
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Option ARMs Mortgage Loans
The option ARM residential real estate loan product is an adjustable-rate mortgage loan that provides the borrower with the option each month to make a fully amortizing, interest-only, or minimum payment. The minimum payment on an option ARM loan is based on the interest rate charged during the introductory period. This introductory rate has usually been significantly below the fully indexed rate.
Financial Term
Letter: O
