Hedge
A transaction used as a protective manoeuvre intended to reduce the risk of loss from price fluctuations of securities.
High
The highest price that was paid for a stock during a certain period. For example, the high for the day was $80, but the high for the year was $120.
Holding Company
A company that owns the securities of another company, usually with voting control.
Horizontal Spread
Purchasing either a call or put option and simultaneously selling the same type of option with the same strike price but a different expiration month.
Hypothecate
To pledge securities as collateral for a loan.
