Category: Finance Dictionary

No total increase or decrease occurs from this specific type of balance sheet transaction. Stock splits are a typical use.

as a compensation for a retailer’s special promotional efforts, a manufacturer or distributor reduces the wholesale price of a good, leading to this specific type of sales promotion incentive scheme.

Formulation of metal alloys, uses of metals, and the recovery, refining, properties technology as this specific science.

Efficiency, progress, performance, and quality of a plan, process, or product are assessed by these specific standards of measurement .

A scaled down, task-specific microcomputer. May/may not have an input or output device. Fuel injectors, security systems, or traffic monitors typically have embedded systems containing a microcontroller.

Small amount transactions; cost five dollars or less, typically only a few cents . Mostly done with the sale of information over the Internet.

After a claims made liability policy has expired to allow continued claims, this specific type of an extended reporting period is made. No more than 60 days after the policy’s end can

Short-term revenue generation strategy. Used by investors to boost stock prices or company revenues and generate profits quickly. It is given a higher priority than longer term concerns: brand development; stability of

Insurance that only covers one line of risk.

To be displayed and, therefore, traded on the London Stock Exchange’s stock exchange automated quotation system (SEAQ), this specific type of minimum share count is what market-makers must show. NASDAQ. an American

This specific ratio is a comparison of the gold ounce price to the silver ounce price.

A court order or judgment recorded with a clerical or typographical mistake. A party to the case must apply to have the error corrected by the erring court.

Transfer funds between banks or accounts, deposit or withdraw funds, or pay bills by mobile phone. Purchase items, whether physical or electronic, by mobile phone.

Proposition that a firm’s capital cost is independent from the capital type employed in an efficient capital market. Debt, ordinary shares or common stock sold, retained dividend earnings, or any combination of

High volume and rapidly rising or dropping prices make target stocks in this type of trading strategy.

One particular branch of the financial industry is the sole focus of this type of financial company. It chooses one focus on one product to become very specialized in all the aspects

A commitment that is ‘moral’ and not legal because succeeding legislatures are not obligated to abide by such provisions made by preceding legislatures. Municipality, or other governmental entity, issued debt obligation lacking

no matter the changes to the mortality rate the annuitant will receive an income for life based on this specific type of clause.

A security holding partial ownership within a pool of other partial mortgage owners. These other mortgages are owned by a federally insured mortgage holder, like Freddie Mac. Also known as pass-through security.

When an individual or family relocates for a new job or job transfer, this tax deduction is applicable. The expenses must be well documented with receipts. Packing, shipping, moving, storage, and transportation