| Acronym | Meaning |
| SEQUINS | Select Equity Indexed Notes |
| TSA | Tax-Sheltered Annuity |
| GUDD | Gold Up, Dollar Down |
| PFI | Private Finance Initiative |
| DR | The Daily Reckoning |
| DIS | Departmental Investment Strategies (UK) |
| FOMC | Federal Open Market Committee |
| CMO | Collateralized Mortgage Obligation |
| NILO | National Investments And Loans Office |
| UTMA | Uniform Transfers To Minors Act |