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Wall Street Slang

While writing Top Producer, I looked everywhere for a reference manual on Wall Street slang and colloquialisms. There were a few. Most were out of date. In this section of the website, I plan to fill the void by collecting new expressions and posting old standbys from the Street. "Jam bonds. Smile and dial. Blow it out." See what I mean?

I won't hear every new expression. If you work in financial services, why don't you help me with this project and submit the interesting vocabulary from your "shop." Just fill out the form below. I can attribute new entries to you, or not. It's your call. And many thanks in advance.

Wall Street Slangictionary

Expression		Take under
Definition		Selling a company for less than market value
Example		Bear Stearns was a take under

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