Tag: projects
IRR – Internal Rate of Return
In order to build shareholder equity, firms carefully evaluate projects to decide which projects they should fund and which they shouldn’t. The project management...
Natural Gas Equivalent
What is natural gas equivalent
Natural gas is a fossil fuel that consists mostly of methane. It is often used as a fuel for cooking,...
National Welfare Fund (Russia)
What is 'National Welfare Fund (Russia)' One of two parts of the Russian sovereign wealth fund, the other being the Reserve Fund....
Oil Sands
DefinitionOil sands, also known as tar sands or crude bitumen, or more technically bituminous sands, are a type of unconventional petroleum deposit. Oil sands...
Old-Age And Survivors Insurance Trust Fund
What is 'Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund' One of the two trust funds managed by the Social Security Administration, the...
Abandonment
What is 'Abandonment' Abandonment is the act of surrendering a claim to, or interest in, a particular asset. In securities, abandonment is...
Qualified Appraisal
What is a qualified appraisal and why do you need one
When you're buying or selling a home, it's important to have a qualified appraisal....
Feasibility Study
What is a 'Feasibility Study' A feasibility study is an analysis of how successfully a project can be completed, accounting for factors...
Federal Discount Rate
What is the 'Federal Discount Rate' The federal discount rate is the interest rate set by the Federal Reserve on loans offered...
General Obligation Bond (GO)
What is a 'General Obligation Bond - GO' A general obligation bond (GO) is a municipal bond backed by the credit and...