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quarter investment & finance definition

  1. One quarter of a point. For bond quotes, a quarter represents one quarter of 1% of par, or $2.50. Thus, a bond quoted at 91 2/4 is being offered for $917.50.
  2. A 3-month period that represents 25% of a fiscal year.

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