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Quantitative Analysis
The study of economic and stock valuation patterns in order to identify and profit from any anomalies.

Quick Ratio
A more stringent measure of liquidity compared with the current ratio. Calculated as current assets less inventory divided by current liabilities. By excluding inventory, the ratio focuses on the company's more liquid assets.

Quotation or Quote
The highest bid to buy and the lowest offer to sell a security at a given time. Example: A quote of 45.40–45.50 means that 45.40 is the highest price a buyer will pay and 45.50 the lowest price a seller will accept.

Quotation and Trade Reporting Systems (QTRS)
Recognized stock markets that operate in a similar manner to exchanges and provide facilities to users to post quotations and report trades.