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Quarter

Definition 1 One of four three-month Intervals on a financial calendar that together comprise the financial year. Public companies must report certain data on a quarterly Basis, and other financial events are scheduled with the beginning and end of the Quarter in mind. Definition 2 In the context of securities Quote, one fourth of a point: 25 cents for stocks, $2.50 for bonds and $25 for Option.

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