JAD
Joint Application Development

Jawboning
The use of public pronouncements and persuasion to affect public policy.

JEEPS
GNMA Graduated Payment Mortgage Securities

Joint Account
An agreement by two or more firms to share in the purchase, sale or ownership of securities with equal or proportionate risk and financial participation.

Junk Bond
A bond claimed to have high yield, a low investment quality and credit worthiness, usually with a rating of BB or less.