Family Offices
DefinitionThe term family office can refer to a family controlled investment group, and also the two major terms: single family office or multi-family office....
Balance Sheet
DefinitionIn financial accounting, a balance sheet or statement of financial position is a summary of the financial balances of an individual or organization, whether...
Abandon Rate
What is 'Abandon Rate'
Abandon rate in call center
The percentage of inbound phone calls made to a call center or service desk that are abandoned...
Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC)
What is 'Abu Dhabi Investment Council - ADIC' A sovereign wealth fund owned by Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab...
National Average Wage Index (NAWI)
What is 'National Average Wage Index - NAWI' An index calculated annually by the Social Security Administration (SSA) based on wages subject...
Gap Trading
What is a 'Gap'
A gap is a break between prices on a chart that occurs when the price of a stock makes a sharp...
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
What is 'National Credit Union Administration - NCUA' An agency of the United States federal government that was created to monitor federal...
Naked Shorting
DefinitionIn finance, a short sale is the sale of an asset that the seller does not own. The seller effects such a sale by...