Category: U

1. Combination of cartons, boxes, pails, etc., in one load ready for transport with ease of handling and identification. See containerization. 2. Converting an investment company to a unit trust.

Non-proprietary standard for the 12 megabit bus that is able to replace serial ports, parallel ports for connecting modem, keyboard, mouse speakers, etc. See Fire wire.

Part of human nature where we want many things but are unable to afford them all.

Accurate assessment of a company.

Credit card allowing users to buy goods with out collateral.

Risk of a securities investment not common to all securities but to a certain security. Also known as non-systemic risk.

See Arms Index.

Speed and ease of using or operating a device, facility or service.

Arrangement of seats in a U shape where chairs are on the outside of the shape.

Ad valorem tax on income that covers the costs of unemployment insurance.

Situation arising from a company importing more than exporting on a per capita basis. Also known as trade deficit.

Federal code detailing the way bills from hospitals need to itemize all services given to each patient.

Standards to be followed when property is appraised.

Loss exposure that is associated with a certain investment or strategy of investment that can be reduced by diversity in a portfolio.

Method where goods are sold in a fixed unit including all profit margins and costs.

Load of many articles bound together for transport and handling as one unit.

Modern name for Greenwich Mean Time or GMT.

Budgeted amount that is not yet utilized or committed.

Plan not qualifying for tax advantages as set by the Code.

Creditor extending credit without the security of collateral.