Reserve Fund
What is a reserve fund and why do you need one
A reserve fund is an important part of any financial plan. It is a...
Tracking Stocks
Investing in Tracking Stocks
A tracking stock (or letter stock, targeted stock) is a type of issue based on the operations of a wholly-owned subsidiary...
Translation Exposure
What is Translation Exposure
Translation exposure is the risk that a company's financial statements will be adversely affected by currency fluctuations. This type of exposure...
Time Decay in Options
Options Trading - How Time Decay Affects Options Prices
The rate of time decay varies for different options. Specifically, the rate of time decay for...
Inventory Financing
What is inventory financing and why would a business need it
Inventory financing is a type of business loan that can be used to purchase...
Zero Cost Collar
What is Zero Cost Collar
A zero-cost collar is a risk management strategy used in futures contracts to protect against loss while maintaining upside potential....
Middle Office
What is the Middle Office and what does it do
The Middle Office is a term used to describe the functions within a financial institution...
Deferred Draw Term Loan
Deferred draw term loans are increasingly popular in the larger syndicated loan market, which is famous for providing capital to borrowers with high debt...
Modified Cash Basis
What is Modified Cash Basis accounting
Modified Cash Basis accounting is an accounting method that recognizes revenue and expenses when they are received or paid,...
Net Investment
What is net investment and how is it calculated
Net investment is a measure of the total value of new investments made in a economy...