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Qualified Dividend
Dividends meeting specific IRS criteria and taxed at the lower long-term capital gains rate (0-20%) rather than ordinary income tax rates.
Qualified Retirement Plan
A retirement plan meeting IRS requirements for tax advantages, including 401(k)s, IRAs, and pension plans, allowing tax-deferred or tax-free growth.
Quick Ratio
A liquidity measure assessing a company's ability to meet short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory from current assets.