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What is 'Value Reporting Form' An insurance form that is used to provide the variable coverage amounts needed by commercial businesses that...

What is 'Variable Prepaid Forward Contracts' An agreement to give a predetermined number of shares to a brokerage firm, with the stipulation...

What is 'Valuation Reserve' The funds set aside by life insurers as required by state law to compensate for declines in the...

What is a valuation period A valuation period is a set period of time during which the value of an asset or security is calculated....

Definition A variance swap is an over-the-counter financial derivative that allows one to speculate on or hedge risks associated with the magnitude of movement, i.e....

What is 'Vega Neutral' A method of managing risk in options trading by establishing a hedge against the implied volatility of the...

How to Calculate Variation and Maintenance Margin In futures trading, you must provide variation margin to your broker if you want to continue trading. If...

What are Fixed Assets Fixed assets are physical or tangible assets that are long-term in nature and are not expected to be converted into cash...

What is the 'Fama And French Three Factor Model' The Fama and French Three Factor Model is an asset pricing model that...

What is a 'Fair Weather Fund'? A fair weather fund is a type of investment fund that tends to perform well during periods of economic...