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Killer Bees
What is 'Killer Bees' An individual or firm that helps a company fend off a takeover attempt. A killer bee uses defensive...
Idiosyncratic Risk
What is 'Idiosyncratic Risk'
Idiosyncratic risk, also referred to as unsystematic risk, is the risk that is endemic to a particular asset such as a...
Illegal Dividend
Illegal dividends are a serious issue for companies and their shareholders. This type of dividend is one that is paid out illegally, and can...
Named Beneficiary
What is 'Named Beneficiary' This term refers to any beneficiary named in a will, a trust, an insurance policy, pension plan accounts,...
Natural Law
What is 'Natural Law' A set of rules inherent in human behavior and human reasoning that governs human conduct. Natural law is...
Official Committee Of Equity Security Holders
DefinitionAn Official Committee of Equity Security Holders is a group of shareholders formed to represent a larger group of shareholders' interests in a company's...
Mandatory Convertible
What is a 'Mandatory Convertible' A mandatory convertible is a type of convertible bond that has a required conversion or redemption feature....
Abnormal Return
How to Spot an Abnormal Return in Your Portfolio
An abnormal return is a deviation from the expected return on a security or portfolio. There...
Absolute Auction
What is 'Absolute Auction' A type of auction where the sale is awarded to the highest bidder. Absolute auctions do not have...
Rational Expectations Theory
DefinitionIn economics, "rational expectations" are model-consistent expectations, in that agents inside the model are assumed to "know the model" and on average take the...