Definitions by econtutor

the squid 

A shorthand trader reference to "Vampire squid", most commonly used by traders when referring to American investment bank Goldman Sachs.

The squid really fucked us on that last CDO deal!

the squid by econtutor October 17, 2011

fade 

To sell or short sell a security upon an increase in price with the expectation that said price increase is a precursor to a larger decline in that asset.

Usage: finance, argot.

This is a sucker's rally, fade it.

fade by econtutor October 17, 2011

The Morgue 

A disparaging nickname for the American mega-bank, J.P. Morgan.

Everyone who works at the morgue is a f*%&ing crook.

The Morgue by econtutor October 13, 2011