What is EXPECTED LOSS?

The EXPECTED VALUE, or MEAN, of a statistical loss distribution function. The loss distribution function may be created to compute credit losses, INSURANCE losses, or other financial losses.

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Related Legal Terms
EXPECTED CREDIT LOSS, EXPECTED MONETARY VALUE, WORSTCASE CREDIT LOSS, FIRST LOSS, UNEXPECTED CREDIT LOSS, EXPECTED VALUE, EXPECTED CLAIMS, TERMINAL EXPECTED RISK EXPOSURE, CLASH LOSS, AVERAGE EXPECTED RISK EXPOSURE


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