Handle
Handle is a financial term used to describe the total amount of money that is exchanged in a transaction. It is the sum of the purchase price, taxes, and any other fees associated with the transaction. Handle is often used to refer to the total amount of money that is exchanged in a stock or bond transaction. It is also used to refer to the total amount of money that is exchanged in a foreign exchange transaction.
History of the Term
The term “handle” has been used in the financial industry since the late 19th century. It was first used to refer to the total amount of money that was exchanged in a stock or bond transaction. The term was then adopted by the foreign exchange market in the early 20th century. The term is still used today to refer to the total amount of money that is exchanged in a transaction.
Comparisons
| Transaction Type | Handle |
|---|---|
| Stock/Bond | Purchase Price + Taxes + Fees |
| Foreign Exchange | Exchange Rate + Fees |
Summary
Handle is a financial term used to describe the total amount of money that is exchanged in a transaction. It is the sum of the purchase price, taxes, and any other fees associated with the transaction. Handle is often used to refer to the total amount of money that is exchanged in a stock or bond transaction, as well as a foreign exchange transaction. For more information about this term, you can visit websites such as Investopedia, The Balance, and Investing.com.
See Also
- Purchase Price
- Taxes
- Fees
- Stock/Bond Transaction
- Foreign Exchange Transaction
- Exchange Rate
- Investopedia
- The Balance
- Investing.com
- Transaction Cost
